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OpenAI’s DALL-E is a sophisticated artificial intelligence^[1] (AI) model that was unveiled in January 2021. This advanced AI model, a modified version of the GPT-3^[2], is capable of producing a wide range of realistic images based on text prompts. Subsequent enhancements to DALL-E have further improved image realism and comprehension of detail. DALL-E employs a mix of AI models, such as CLIP for image sifting, and a vast number of parameters for generating images. Notably, the model can also modify images, complete incomplete sections, and innovatively extend existing content. However, DALL-E’s remarkable abilities have sparked ethical debates regarding algorithmic prejudice, deepfakes, and the repercussions on visual artists. Despite these issues, the advancements made by OpenAI in image generation technology have far-reaching future implications, with ongoing discussions about the ethical boundaries and constraints of AI-created art.

Terms definitions

1. ↑ artificial intelligence. The discipline of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a subset of computer science dedicated to developing systems capable of executing tasks usually requiring human intellect, such as reasoning, learning, planning, perception, and language comprehension. Drawing upon diverse fields such as psychology, linguistics, philosophy, and neuroscience, AI is instrumental in the creation of machine learning models and natural language processing systems. It also significantly contributes to the development of virtual assistants and affective computing systems. AI finds applications in numerous sectors like healthcare, industry, government, and education. However, it also brings up ethical and societal issues, thus requiring regulatory policies. With the advent of sophisticated techniques like deep learning and generative AI, the field continues to expand, opening up new avenues in various sectors.

2. ↑ GPT-3 ( GPT-3 ) The innovative language model, GPT-3, developed by OpenAI, is the third installment in the GPT series and is distinguished by its unprecedented scale, making it the largest non-sparse language model currently available. Outperforming its predecessor, GPT-2, and Microsoft's Turing NLG, GPT-3 has ten times the capacity of the latter. It is renowned for its capability to generate text, including news articles, and aid in coding tasks, though it also poses potential misuse threats such as the propagation of misinformation or phishing. GPT-3 comes in various versions to accommodate different needs, with davinci, possessing 175 billion parameters, being the largest. The subsequent GPT-3.5 series introduced new models and abilities. GPT-3 plays a pivotal role in both industry and research, supporting products like GitHub Copilot and finding application in several Microsoft products. However, it also raises ethical and academic issues.

DALL-E (Wikipedia)

DALL·E, DALL·E 2, and DALL·E 3 are text-to-image models developed by OpenAI using deep learning methodologies to generate digital images from natural language descriptions, called "prompts."

DALL·E
Watermark present on DALL·E images generated on OpenAI's labs.openai.com
An image generated by DALL·E 3 with GPT-4 based on the text prompt "A modern architectural building with large glass windows, situated on a cliff overlooking a serene ocean at sunset."
Developer(s)	OpenAI
Initial release	5 January 2021; 3 years ago (2021-01-05)

Stable release	DALL·E 3 / 10 August 2023; 8 months ago (2023-08-10)

Type	Text-to-image model
Website	labs.openai.com

The first version of DALL-E was announced in January 2021. In the following year, its successor DALL-E 2 was released. DALL·E 3 was released natively into ChatGPT for ChatGPT Plus and ChatGPT Enterprise customers in October 2023, with availability via OpenAI's API and "Labs" platform provided in early November. Microsoft implemented the model in Bing's Image Creator tool and plans to implement it into their Designer app.

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