On August 1st, Black Forest Labs unveiled their officially launched company alongside the introduction of their AI model for generating images from text, FLUX.1. This debut caused a stir in the market as FLUX.1 boasts the ability to create highly realistic images of individuals surpassing other models available.
FLUX.1 offers three models for different purposes: Pro, which can be accessed through Black Forest Labs’ API or partners like Replicate and fal.ai; Dev, designed for non-commercial use, can be further explored on GitHub or HuggingFace; and Schnell, ideal for personal use or running locally. Additionally, there are alternative platforms for trial runs such as NightCafe.
Founded in Germany, Black Forest Labs is a startup focused on advancing AI for image creation. The expertise of the founders, Robin Rombach, Andreas Blattmann, and Dominik Lorenz, who previously worked at Stability AI as engineers, contributes to their proficiency in this AI model category.
Aside from image generation AI models, Black Forest Labs also mentioned their ongoing development of an AI model for creating videos from text, building upon the foundation of FLUX.1. Their goals include achieving precise outcomes, high-resolution editable images, and swift video creation.
Source: Ars Technica and Tom’s Guide
TLDR: Black Forest Labs introduces FLUX.1, an AI model for creating images from text, offering multiple models catering to different needs and hinting at future developments for video creation AI models.
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