Black Forest Labs has just announced the launch of FLUX.1, a cutting-edge AI image generation suite that promises to rival industry frontrunners such as Midjourney and DALL-E 3.
The suite is available in three distinct variants: [pro], [dev], and [schnell].
The [pro] version showcases the highest-quality performance and is accessible via API, with the added bonus of being free on Replicate.
Meanwhile, the [dev] variant boasts an open-weight, non-commercial model, delivering equal quality to [pro] while outperforming competitors in efficiency and size.
For those seeking a more efficient option, FLUX.1 [schnell] is an ultra-efficient, 4-step model specifically designed for local development or personal use.
In addition to FLUX.1, Black Forest Labs has also teased its upcoming text-to-video generation model, which is rumored to rival Sora in quality. The potential release of a high-quality, open-source video generator could revolutionize the industry.
These advancements in AI image and video generation technology have the potential to democratize the field, making high-quality models accessible to a wider audience.
Stay tuned for further updates on the potential release of an open-source Sora-level video generator.