The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source Stable Diffusion breaks the internet (Interview)
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Sep 16, 2022 
Simon Willison, co-creator of Django and creator of Datasette, joins to delve into the groundbreaking world of AI-generated art like Stable Diffusion and DALL-E. He discusses the technical innovations reshaping creativity and the ethical dilemmas sparked by AI art winning awards. The conversation navigates the balance of human creativity and machine efficiency, exploring implications for traditional artists and the future of design. Simon's insights on democratization in the arts challenge listeners to rethink the role of technology in artistic expression.
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Stable Diffusion's Open-Source Impact
- Stable Diffusion, an AI image generation model, is a big deal due to its open-source nature.
- Unlike closed models like DALL-E, it allows anyone to run it and build upon it, fostering rapid innovation.
Stable Diffusion's Licensing Approach
- Stable Diffusion uses a novel license designed for AI models, addressing ethical concerns.
- This license prohibits malicious uses like deepfakes and disinformation, attempting to control misuse.
Rapid Innovation Around Stable Diffusion
- Jerod Santo's experience shows Stable Diffusion's rapid community-driven development.
- He progressed from using DreamStudio to running Stable Diffusion locally via Python and Diffusion Bee.