Bob Harvey
Bob HarveyAs old newshounds, I thought you would like this (except I think Jeff has blocked me)
#TWiT #TWIThosts #TNW @mikahsargent (who is not an old newshound yet)
This #aihorde setup, and the people involved, might make a good interview for "the untitled AI show".
It is geekily complex, but not daunting, and gives easy access to a lot of resources
Ok, I have burned through $36 on Stable Diffusion this weekend, and ended up with few good images.
So that's me done with #StableDiffusion.
#AI #AIart @jasonhowell @leo #TWIThosts.
I remain annoyed that neither Bing nor SD solicit feedback on the images you get.
my investigation of image generating AI continues. This one is going to be a longish thread.
It occured to me that, computer code aside, the most structured image descriptions I know arethe description of heraldry, from the college of heralds.
So, I found this description for a heraldic shield, and used that for a prompt, which did not work well.
Then I asked Bing Chat to translate it into something Bing Image Creator would understand.
#AI #AIart #Heraldry
@jasonhowell #TWIThosts
cont..
@ant_pruitt #TWIThosts - do you know anyone?
I don't think the Bing Image Generator has a sense of proportion. When I said "very large ears" I ment the upper range for a human...
"A member of the british royal family, with very large ears, wearing a long cloak and carrying a staff. Standing next to a lake in Wales"
It's a bit hazy on counting hands as well.
#AI #AIart #Wales #Characters #Ears #Wales
#TWIThosts
@jasonhowell @leo
I think that Bing Image Creator fell down badly here:
"A sheer mountain face in Wales, fitted with the sort of hand-holds normally found on indoor climbing walls"
0/10 for handholds. Maybe 5/10 for mountains?
This looks interesting
https://www.newscientist.com/tours/mysteries-universe-jodrell
But it's just shy of £1k for a weekend. That seems expensive to me. What do you reckon?
@leo #TWiS #TWIThosts #astronomy #radioastronomy #science #lectures
New weekender: Mysteries of the Universe, Cheshire, England
29 September to 1 October 2023 - £959 No single supplements. Spend a weekend with some of the brightest minds in science, as you explore the mysteries of the universe in an exciting programme that includes an excursion to UNESCO World Heritage Site Jodrell Bank to see the iconic Lovell telescope. Set in a delightful 4-star hotel, over this weekend you will enjoy a series of fascinating lectures that will cover the Big Bang through to the James Webb Space Telescope, enjoy star gazing with New Scientist’s Abigail Beall and remotely operate an Australian telescope to explore Southern hemisphere skies. On this weekender, you’ll hear from leading astronomers, astrophysicists, and cosmologists, who will teach you about galaxy forming, the latest research into black holes and what iconic telescopes have already revealed. Jodrell Bank, located near Manchester, has been at the forefront of a revolution in our understanding of the Universe for over 75 years, from the discovery of black holes to the search for extra-terrestrial intelligence. The weekend will be hosted by Abigail Beall, New Scientist’s features editor and astronomer. She will guide you through naked-eye stargazing at night. Additionally, you can explore the southern-hemisphere skies through a remote astronomy demonstration that connects with a telescope in Australia. You’ll stay in the charming Grade II listed DeVere Cranage Estate Hotel with a friendly group of fellow science enthusiasts. This experience is ideal for solo guests and there is no single supplement if you are a solo traveller. This weekender is designed for anyone interested in astronomy or cosmology. It is suitable for all levels of experience, from beginners to serious stargazers.
Today's "beat the AI" test.
"A stained laboratory tabletop, housing a variety of laboratory glassware, in chrome plated stands. the most prominent of the glass vessels contains a medieval style lecture theatre, populated by senior academics in formal robes, cap and gown. they are unaware of theier containment. Oilpainting In the style of Joseph Wright of Derby"
1/10, I reckon.