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So, you asked me to write this small introduction to AI and generating images using AI. Well, here it goes. First of all, fair warning: I am not an artist. If you give me a pen and paper and ask me to draw something, you would die of laughter seeing those stick figures. The true artists are users like @NelltheWeaver and @JuliaPod_art; they have real talent. This is something else; I consider this a bit of cheating. No, let's make it clear: this is cheating, using tools that real artists don't need. I will concentrate just on the free tools; let's skip the paid versions of AI tools. You can get them yourself after you have tried the free versions. The first tool is Bings AI copilot chat: bing.com/search?q=Bing AI&… The second tool is ChatGPT: chat.openai.com/auth/login ChatGPT is a free-to-use chat-based AI that does not have the capability to generate images. However, it has tremendous capabilities to analyze, edit, rewrite, and expand your ideas into a format that Bing or any other AI understands. Prompts play a crucial role in your journey with image-generating AI. A good prompt makes it easier to create the image you have in mind, whether it's something you've envisioned or imagined. On the other hand, a bad prompt can result in an image that lacks accuracy or is entirely incorrect. Think of prompts as akin to blueprints in a construction project. Just as blueprints provide precise instructions and specifications for building a structure, prompts provide guidance and descriptions for AI to craft a specific image. Architects and builders rely on detailed blueprints to bring their vision to life, and in the same way, users depend on well-crafted prompts to help AI generate images that align with their ideas or concepts. The more detailed and accurate the prompt, the better the final image will be. So, how do you write a good prompt? Well, first, you need an idea. Let's try to create a metal-loving Moomin. What does that look like in your mind? For me, and the sake of this example, let's keep it quite simple. I imagine a Moomin with ripped jeans, dark purple mohawk hair, leather combat boots, and a band t-shirt that's faded. That is enough for now you could expand that prompt yourself or you can cheat a bit. Let's go with the cheating part. Open ChatGPT. Just ask the AI to do this: Write me a prompt for image-generative AI using this description: a Moomin with ripped jeans, dark purple mohawk hair, leather combat boots, and a band t-shirt that's faded. *** the answer will be quite simple: "Generate an image of a Moomin character sporting ripped jeans, dark purple mohawk hair, leather combat boots, and wearing a faded band t-shirt." But now comes the fun part: ask it to add to that prompt The echoing music coming from a stereo player on the ground. The silent swaying of the Moomin in tune with the music. What does the prompt look like now? "Generate an image of a Moomin character with ripped jeans, dark purple mohawk hair, leather combat boots, and wearing a faded band t-shirt. Surround the Moomin with an atmosphere of echoing music coming from a stereo player on the ground, capturing the silent swaying of the Moomin in tune with the music." It added more to the prompt than you asked for; it expanded your idea. This is the power that ChatGPT grants you when crafting prompts. It is, in itself, an AI capable of composing effective prompts for AI. Utilize vivid, detailed language, incorporate emotions and moods, employ metaphorical expressions, and remember, the sky is the limit. Let's see what this prompt will generate... Open the Bing AI and input the prompt into the chat to see something quite wondrous happening. Pretty good for this prompt. We left out the sky and the background; we did not describe them to the AI at all. So, it's mostly just black or grey. Hopefully, this starts a wonderful journey for you. It certainly did for me. Only your imagination and the prompts you weave, Set the boundaries for your creations. Hopefully, this starts a wonderful journey to AI and its capabilities for you. It certainly did for me
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Aina pitää muistaa mainita että on diplomi-insinööri.
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Tulee meille paljon halvemmaksi jos maksamme nuo sakot. "EUR 20 000 fee per refused quota migrant"
The EU’s new Migration Pact came into force today. Poland announced that it will refuse to receive quota migrants under the pact’s “mandatory solidarity mechanism” and will also refuse to pay the EUR 20 000 fee per refused quota migrant that the EU will place on refusing states
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Huutokauppa päättyy tänään, eli huutamaan, mars mars! huuto.net/kohteet/hyvantekev…
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Total clown circus 😁
We’re not a serious country anymore
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Toni Mikkola 🏴‍☠️ retweeted
Belgium’s Russian Steel Loophole— Belgium remains the EU’s largest importer of Russian steel slabs, using an exemption that allows deliveries to continue until September 2028 despite more than four years of sanctions. The trade supports two Belgian plants linked to Russian steel giant NLMK and protects local jobs, but it also channels revenue and an artificial cost advantage to a company controlled by Kremlin-linked billionaire Vladimir Lisin. Brussels argues that sanctions should hurt Russia more than European workers, yet alternative suppliers already exist in countries such as India, Brazil and China. brusselstimes.com/2184858/be… Get our daily insights: underfirenews.substack.com
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Belgium allows this support to aggressive dictatorship to continue. I've tried to get Lisin on sanction list and will continue the effort until it happens.
Belgium’s Russian Steel Loophole— Belgium remains the EU’s largest importer of Russian steel slabs, using an exemption that allows deliveries to continue until September 2028 despite more than four years of sanctions. The trade supports two Belgian plants linked to Russian steel giant NLMK and protects local jobs, but it also channels revenue and an artificial cost advantage to a company controlled by Kremlin-linked billionaire Vladimir Lisin. Brussels argues that sanctions should hurt Russia more than European workers, yet alternative suppliers already exist in countries such as India, Brazil and China. brusselstimes.com/2184858/be… Get our daily insights: underfirenews.substack.com
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LanttiLauanatai on täällä taas! Ei muuta kuin lahjoitusverkot töttörölle ja apua Ukrainaan! IBAN: FI08 1544 3000 3795 24 Saaja: UkrainApu Ry Viesti: LanttiLauantai Mobilepay: 21061 RA/2024/2026
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Thank you and it is 22 next 🚑🫡🇺🇦 More info coming soon!
Haven’t done much on Fiver Fridays lately (private matters) but today I want to promote @ambulances4UA who apparently got funding for 21st ambulance. It’s not over yet, more needed. Any counts 👇🏻
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Let's fucking go.
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Today, the European Union took a major step forward. All Member States agreed to open the first accession negotiations cluster with Ukraine and Moldova. At the first Intergovernmental Conference on Monday, we will open the cluster on fundamentals; the backbone of the accession process. It covers the core values and principles on which the EU is built, from the rule of law to strong democratic institutions. This is a recognition of the determination, courage and hard work shown by both countries in advancing reforms, even in the face of immense challenges. And a signal that the EU’s offer of peace, stability and opportunity is unmatchable. Enlargement is a strategic choice. By bringing our nations closer together, we strengthen peace, security and prosperity across our continent. In a world marked by growing uncertainty, a larger European Union is in our common interest. Enlargement remains one of the EU’s greatest success stories and our best investment in our shared future.
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Elvira Nabiullina agrees to work until June 2027, but on one condition - if martial law is not introduced in Russia and borders are not closed, media reports. According to sources, the head of the Central Bank of Russia missed the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum and other events due to a "diplomatic illness", as she is dissatisfied with the state of affairs and, according to rumors, is considering the possibility of leaving the country. Nabiullina's next speeches are announced in St. Petersburg in July. Her possible departure experts call a systemic risk. Among the candidates for replacement are named Dmitry Oreshkin, Andrey Kostin, and Petr Fradkov. The banking swing is beginning
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Irish parliament have now started demanding samples from Aughinish are forensically analysed against missile fragments. This is a huge step closer to linking the russian refinery to the Kremlins military complex.
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Every country that heeds that call from russia should face full sanctions.
🇷🇺 Idzie w rosji na grubo: "W związku z nieustannymi atakami terrorystycznym reżimu kijowskiego na nasze regiony, MSZ zwraca się do szeregu przyjaznych krajów z prośbą o dostarczenie paliwa na potrzeby państwowe. Mam nadzieję, że wyciągną pomocną dłoń, którą my zawsze wyciągaliśmy jako pierwsi" - Zacharowa.
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This is wild. 😂🤣
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Monesko kerta tämä nyt jo on?
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Reason for cancellation: No approval from Ukraine 😁
BREAKING: Russia has canceled its annual Russia Day concert on Red Square in Moscow for the first time in 23 years. Putin is not expected to appear or deliver a speech. Russian media report security concerns and fears of potential strikes. 👀
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Toni Mikkola 🏴‍☠️ retweeted
Russia purposely claims World War II began in 1941 so they can cover up how they were Hitler's ally in 1939 when Poland was invaded
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Toni Mikkola 🏴‍☠️ retweeted
Bittium has received a significant purchase order from the Finnish Defence Forces for Bittium #ToughSDR Handheld and Vehicular radios and related accessories. The value of the purchase order is approximately EUR 14 million. Read more: bit.ly/4xnzlkD #TacticalComms
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Jussi puhuu asiaa
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