There are a few different AI technologies popping up lately that are able to create interesting and convincing images using artificial intelligence.
Google has one in the form ofImagenbut the most well-known isOpenAI’s Dalle-2. This is a system that’s able to create realistic images and art based on descriptive terms input by the user.
Dalle-2 is nowopen to the publicmeaning anyone can use it and for free (up to a certain number of uses). So we’ve been testing out the AI to see what images we could create. Keep scrolling to see what we’ve crafted. We’ve included the terms we used to create the images, so you may see how close the AI got to meeting the request.
Kid’s drawing
Dalle-2 is interesting because you can not only tell it what to create but also the style of art you’re after. So that’s just what we did:
“Child’s crayon styling drawing of a monster on a wall like graffiti.”
Doughnut house
you may also let your imagination run away with you. So if you’re hungry then just turn food into objects:
“A house made entirely of ring doughnuts with a pink glaze and sprinkles.”
New Google Pixel watch
We thought it might be fun to attempt to get an idea of future smart devices and what an AI might think they looked like. Sadly it did a better job on the woman’s hair than the watch.
“New Google Pixel watch with bright colours being worn by a stylish woman with curly hair.”
Batman’s new ride
You can make your requests as specific as you like right down to the era of something, the style or simply the subject matter.
“A new Batmobile with 1990s styling being admired by The Joker.”
Balloon monsters
What’s one of the least fearsome things you’re ever likely to see? A balloon monster? We figured that might make a fun alternative to one of the other giant creatures that have historically attacked Japan.
“A giant green balloon animal attacks Tokoyo.”
Concept BMW
We loveconcept carsthat various brands come up with. Designers and engineers are coming up with all sorts of future designs for cars. But what can AI think the future looks like?
“A futuristic concept of an autonomous self-driving BMW on a quiet street.”
Space monkey
What if we sent monkeys to Mars instead of people? What would that look like? Well, according to Dalle-2 that would result in some fairly grumpy-looking monkeys. Understandably.
“High resolution photo of a monkey astronaut on his way to Mars.”
We recently wrote aboutNikon’s Photomicrography Competitionwhich features awesome photos of the tiniest things in our world. We wanted to see what Dalle-2 could create.
“Award-winning photos of micro organisms.”
An exploding phone
Not one wants to see this happening to their smartphone, yet we’ve seen enough horror stories over the years.
“A mobile phone that’s overheated and exploded on a wooden table.”
Roses in bloom
Sometimes you’ve got to take time out to smell the roses, even if those roses aren’t real and were created by AI.
“A macro photograph of a rose bush in full bloom.”
