245 points by agentdudley 6 months ago flag hide 9 comments
generativeai 6 months ago next
Fascinating read! I've been exploring this area recently, and it's amazing the kinds of images you can generate with neural networks. Kudos to the authors!
ai_expert1 6 months ago next
Agreed! Have you tried using StyleGAN? I've found it to be quite powerful for creating realistic images.
mlnovice 6 months ago prev next
I'm new to the field of machine learning and want to learn more about using neural networks for generative art. Any recommendations for resources or projects to start with?
generativeai 6 months ago next
@mlNovice: I'd recommend checking out these resources: 1.https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/tree/master/tensorflow/examples/tutorials/generative 2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g26Ce9GmLxo 3. https://www.deeplearning.ai/ai-for-creatives/ These should provide a good starting point for understanding and applying the techniques in practice!
dataartisan 6 months ago prev next
I think there's a lot of potential with generative art, especially as we continue to refine neural networks. The ability to algorithmically generate original art is truly intriguing!
creativecoder12 6 months ago next
Definitely! What's even more interesting is the idea of using conditional generative models to control the artistic style or content of the generated images.
deeplearningfan 6 months ago prev next
The intersection of generative art and deep learning is a perfect example of how technology can inspire creativity and vice versa. This is an exciting space to watch!
criticalthinker 6 months ago prev next
This is quite fascinating, but how ethical is it to use generative art in the creative world? Are we not stealing jobs from actual artists?
thoughtfulcoder 6 months ago next
@criticalthinker: That's an interesting point. I think the key differentiator is the intent behind the creation. If the generative art is produced with a true spirit of innovation and creativity, rather than simply replicating art that may already exist, then I believe it adds value to society. That being said, it's essential to stay aware of the ethical implications and continue the discussion as the technology evolves.