AI Applied: Covering AI News, Interviews and Tools - ChatGPT, Midjourney, Gemini, OpenAI, Anthropic Meta + Midjourney & The State of AI Image Generation
Aug 29, 2025
Dive into the world of AI image generation as experts explore groundbreaking models like Google's Gemini and the notable partnership between Meta and Midjourney. Discover the competitive landscape of the market, with insights on innovation and rapid output quality. Hear about personal experiences transforming images, and how this technology could reshape accessibility across major platforms. The conversation takes a look at user preferences and unique tools, painting a vivid picture of the future of AI in creativity.
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Testing Models With AIbox
- Conor spends hundreds monthly testing top models and compares outputs across platforms.
- He praises Jaeden's AIbox.ai for $19/month as a single place to compare models side-by-side.
Distribution Trumps Tech Alone
- Distribution is a dominant advantage in image-model competition.
- Google Gemini's massive user base gives it leverage even if image quality lagged before.
Metrics Shape Perceived Leadership
- Reported user metrics change competitive framing between providers.
- Comparing weekly vs monthly active users highlights how distribution claims can be interpreted differently.