What is Midjourney?
News (20 01 2023)
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Midjourney is an AI tool that generates images from text prompts and parameters using a ML algorithm trained on a large image dataset.
Midjourney is an independent research lab that produces a proprietary artificial intelligence program that creates images from textual descriptions, similar to OpenAI's DALL-E and Stable Diffusion. The tool is currently in open beta, and the team is led by David Holz, who co-founded Leap Motion. The company is already profitable, and users create artwork with Midjourney using Discord bot commands. The program is used by artists for rapid prototyping of artistic concepts, but some artists have accused Midjourney of devaluing original creative work. The advertising industry has also embraced AI tools like Midjourney, DALL-E, and Stable Diffusion for creating original content and brainstorming ideas quickly. The program has been used by various media outlets and has also been the subject of controversy and criticism.
The potential of AI tools like Midjourney has been widely discussed, with debate over how such technology will affect the creative industry. However, the team at Midjourney is committed to providing users with an easy-to-use and powerful tool that helps them create art quickly and easily. The Midjourney team is also dedicated to protecting the rights of creators and ensuring their work is respected and valued. As the technology evolves, they continue to work hard to ensure their program is used responsibly and ethically.