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Funky AI-generated spiraling medieval village captivates social media

Arstechnica · 1y

A Reddit user named Ugleh has garnered attention on social media for posting AI-generated images of a spiral-shaped medieval village. The images, created using Stable Diffusion and ControlNet, have received praise for their remarkable geometric qualities. Reactions range from wonder and amazement to recognition of a new development in the world of AI art. Notably, Y-Combinator co-founder Paul Graham stated that this was the point where AI-generated art passed the Turing Test for him metaphorically. However, some users criticized the artwork, pointing out flaws that are typical of AI art. The techniques used, such as Stable Diffusion and ControlNet, involve neural networks and additional guidance to replicate shapes and poses from source images. Despite offers to turn the artwork into NFTs, Ugleh has chosen to remain low-profile. Current US copyright policy suggests that the images may be in the public domain, raising questions about the legal recognition and protection of AI-generated artworks.