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There has been a lot of interest towards Artificial Intelligence in 2023. This is fueled by ChatGPT, a large language model that can create human-like texts based on the prompt given to it. However, AI applications are not limited to generating text; They can be used for recommendation systems, object recognition, and speech recognition. Tools like ChatGPT, Dall-E 2, Midjourney, and Stable diffusion fall under what is known as Generative AI – which are AI systems that can be used to generate images, texts, and audio content. 

When it comes to which tools to use, there are several options you can pick from. Many artists and developers use these tools to create high-quality digital art. Here are 4 of the best AI image generator tools that are available to use.

1. Dall-E 2 

The first AI art generator on our list is Dall-E. It is a generative AI tool that can produce realistic images from text prompts. It is made from GPT-3 and Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs). OpenAI, the team behind ChatGPT, developed this system.

On a high level, it uses natural language processing, machine learning algorithms, and computer vision elements to produce images that are similar to the real world based on the prompt given by the user. Here is an example of an image produced by Dall-E when given the prompt “singing a song.”

This image can be improved by fine-tuning the prompts. By doing so, you can create high-quality digital art that looks realistic by experimenting with different prompts. You can also adjust the prompt to change art style of the image.

2. Stable diffusion

Next on the list is Stable Diffusion. Similar to Dall-E, it is used to generate an image based on text descriptions given by the user. Developed by Stability AI, it uses latent diffusion techniques using neural networks. The code and weights of Stable diffusion are released publicly on HuggingFace, so AI researchers and developers interested in building on top of Stable Diffusion can do so.

Several companies have started integrating Stable Diffusion in their product. For example, companies like Canva and Photoshop have begun using generative AI features in their graphic design tool. Here is an example of an image generated by Stable Diffusion:

3. Midjourney

Midjourney is another generative artificial intelligence tool by the research lab Midjourney, Inc. It is also a text-to-image generator tool used to create images. By using natural language processing and machine learning algorithms trained on image data, it can create realistic images. Currently, it is only available for public use through their discord channel. Here is an example of a picture generated using Midjourney with the prompt: “Minimalist iPhone design with white background.”

4. Jasper AI

The final generative AI tool on our list is Jasper AI. Unlike the tools mentioned previously, Jasper AI can generate text. One of the key features of Jasper AI is that it can simplify technical text using the Explain it To Me Like a 5th Grader option. In terms of its usability, it has an easy-to-use interface that makes it easy for users to customize their output and prompts. Here is an example of an image generated with the prompt “programmer writing code.”

Conclusion

With so many image-creator tools, knowing which one to choose can be difficult. Based on our evaluation of the quality of the output, Dall-E 2 is the best AI image generator on the list in 2023. AI image generation is still new, but it has vast potential. With AI models getting better each day, we will likely see pictures that are indistinguishable from the real world in the future.