Last month, Stability AI released Stable Diffusion XL 1.0 (SDXL) and made it open source, allowing for the generation of high-resolution images without any special permissions. While the release didn’t generate much hype due to the focus on text-generating AI like ChatGPT, SDXL is a significant model that can generate detailed images at a resolution of 1024×1024. It consists of a base model and an optional refiner model that enhances detail. With the right performance optimizations, SDXL can be used for various creative purposes. The article explores the use of prompt weighting and Dreambooth LoRA training and inference with SDXL, showcasing some interesting results. It’s important to note that SDXL should not be used to replace professional artists but rather as a tool for transparent AI journalism and creative exploration.
https://minimaxir.com/2023/08/stable-diffusion-xl-wrong/