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That article made me realize how insane Image Generators already are. (www.theverge.com)
submitted 2 months ago by laserkaspar@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world
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Really good article I read today. I was already impressed by the first hype of image generators but since haven't informed myself much. They got really good lately apparently. I can't decide if I am concerned or impressed. Do you think this would actually be used for something other than memes and misinformation? I thought I might share it and hear your opinions.

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[–] rikudou@lemmings.world 19 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I can see a few useful use-cases, mainly deleting unwanted stuff / people from a photo.

[–] laserkaspar@lemmy.world 7 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

That's a very good point! I never thought about the power of removing things. Would be nice to see it save photos that are out of focus, in a bad perspective or with a finger over half of the selfie.

[–] femtech@midwest.social 4 points 2 months ago

I like using the magic eraser for photos of my daughter and being able to remove other kids and send it to the rest of the family or frame it.

[–] MeatsOfRage@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago (2 children)

This feature already exists, it's called Magic Eraser and it's on most Pixel phones. I feel this is something different and needs to be considered differently.

[–] 0laura@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 months ago

it's the same technology in the background afaik

[–] rikudou@lemmings.world 1 points 2 months ago

Yeah, it can do other stuff, I was simply stating a use-case I consider valid. Doesn't matter that others have come up with the feature before. This is presumably better at detecting the object and removing / replacing it.