Namaste Yogis. Welcome to the Blockchain & AI Forum, where your blockchain and artificial intelligence technology questions are answered! Here no question is too mundane. As a bonus, a proverb is also included. Today’s question, was submitted by Thomas from Los Angeles and he wants to know what other image generation software companies are available beyond Co-Pilot?
Thomas, you came to the right place. As you know, I constantly compare image generation artificial intelligence software programs. Generally, I use Co-Pilot by Microsoft. However, your question trigger curiosity so I decided to broaden my options. During my research I discovered Leonardo AI and today, I’ll give my assessment. However, I should start with a few words about Leonardo AI.
Leonardo AI is an Australian AI company specializing in image generation using artificial intelligence. Although Leonardo AI is new and small, it is catching fire. For instance, 1.2M artists have used the product to create over 1B images and more than 2.7M videos. Holy momentum Batman!
Leonardo AI offers three products: AI art generation; AI video generation; and transparent RPG generator. Let’s examine each, beginning with AI art generation. Essentially, Leonardo AI allows users to write instructions (called prompts in AI speak) to create images using artificial intelligence. Check out the image I created using Leonardo AI. Somewhat accurate self-portrait but I don’t have facial hair. My prompt (instruction) said:
Create an image of a 66-year-old Hispanic man with long hair in Puerto Rico using his laptop computer to learn image generation while sitting in a setting with vibrant colors.
With Leonardo AI’s, Motion, you can turn your AI images into videos! I tried it–loved it! Impressive results for sure. Basically, you can create a short video for a commercial or a special occasion. Last, Leonardo AI offers a transparent RPG generator. This function allows users to remove unwanted background visual elements from videos and images. Now it’s time to discuss tasks Leonardo AI says are ideal use cases.
Topping the list, is using Leonardo AI to create a marketing campaign. During a live presentation earlier this week, Jessie, Leonardo AI Senior Creative Creator, showed how the tools could be used to produce a campaign related to orange juice and apple juice. The images she created were sensational, top quality, and engaging. I did notice a troubling point. Jessie instructed Leonardo AI to create an image of a woman drinking orange juice. Jessie did not give any detail about what type of woman. No race, age, appearance, etc. Leonardo AI produced an image of a young, attractive, White woman. Apparently, Leonardo AI was programmed with a bias. Not good.
A second use case is AI graphic design. For example, Jessie created lettering for the orange juice image poster that appeared to be made from orange fruit peel. Without Leonardo AI, someone would need to physically peel the orange and shape the peel into the words orange juice, that would have been time consuming. With Leonardo AI it took seconds to create, not hours. Number three use case is AI for printed art. With Leonardo AI you can constantly and affordably create printed art that is suitable for framing.
Let’s conclude with a word about architecture and interior design. Leonardo AI might be perfect for generating imaginative images if you are an architect or interior designer. You can easily create endless possibilities for your clients at an affordable price point.
I conclude but not before leaving you with this proverb from Australia: Keep your eyes on the sun, and you will not see the shadows.
Until next time,
Yogi Nelson
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