Revolutionizing Visuals: The Role of Generative AI in Modern Image Generation

Traditional multimedia experiences are undergoing a transformation as generative AI integration fosters enhanced creative workflows, streamlines content creation processes, and unlocks the potential for entirely new forms of multimedia storytelling. It has potential to generate captivating visuals to accompany a documentary based solely on historical text descriptions, or creating personalized and interactive multimedia experiences tailored to individual user preferences. From the high-resolution cameras in our smartphones to the immersive experiences offered by the latest technologies, the impact of generative imaging undeniable. This study delves into the burgeoning field of generative AI, with a focus on its revolutionary impact on image generation. It explores the background of traditional imaging in consumer electronics and the motivations for integrating AI, leading to enhanced capabilities in various applications. The research critically examines current advancements in state-of-the-art technologies like DALL-E 2, Craiyon, Stable Diffusion, Imagen, Jasper, NightCafe, and Deep AI, assessing their performance on parameters such as image quality, diversity, and efficiency. It also addresses the limitations and ethical challenges posed by this integration, balancing creative autonomy with AI automation. The novelty of this work lies in its comprehensive analysis and comparison of these AI systems, providing insightful results that highlight both their strengths and areas for improvement. The conclusion underscores the transformative potential of generative AI in image generation, paving the way for future research and development to further enhance and refine these technologies. This article serves as a critical guide for understanding the current landscape and future prospects of AI-driven image creation, offering a glimpse into the evolving synergy between human creativity and artificial intelligence.

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ACM Transactions on Multimedia Computing Communications and Applications
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2024-08-22
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https://doi.org/10.1145/3689641
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54
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Generative Adversarial Networks and Image Synthesis
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Revolutionizing Visuals: The Role of Generative AI in Modern Image Generation

Vinay Chamola, Gaurang Bansal, Norbert Herencsár, Aditya Nawal
54 citations
ACM Transactions on Multimedia Computing Communications and Applications
Generative Adversarial Networks and Image Synthesis
13.46
article

Revolutionizing Visuals: The Role of Generative AI in Modern Image Generation

Vinay Chamola, Gaurang Bansal, Norbert Herencsár, Aditya Nawal
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54 citations

Abstract

Traditional multimedia experiences are undergoing a transformation as generative AI integration fosters enhanced creative workflows, streamlines content creation processes, and unlocks the potential for entirely new forms of multimedia storytelling. It has potential to generate captivating visuals to accompany a documentary based solely on historical text descriptions, or creating personalized and interactive multimedia experiences tailored to individual user preferences. From the high-resolution cameras in our smartphones to the immersive experiences offered by the latest technologies, the impact of generative imaging undeniable. This study delves into the burgeoning field of generative AI, with a focus on its revolutionary impact on image generation. It explores the background of traditional imaging in consumer electronics and the motivations for integrating AI, leading to enhanced capabilities in various applications. The research critically examines current advancements in state-of-the-art technologies like DALL-E 2, Craiyon, Stable Diffusion, Imagen, Jasper, NightCafe, and Deep AI, assessing their performance on parameters such as image quality, diversity, and efficiency. It also addresses the limitations and ethical challenges posed by this integration, balancing creative autonomy with AI automation. The novelty of this work lies in its comprehensive analysis and comparison of these AI systems, providing insightful results that highlight both their strengths and areas for improvement. The conclusion underscores the transformative potential of generative AI in image generation, paving the way for future research and development to further enhance and refine these technologies. This article serves as a critical guide for understanding the current landscape and future prospects of AI-driven image creation, offering a glimpse into the evolving synergy between human creativity and artificial intelligence.

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National University of Singapore (SG), Microsoft (India) (IN), Brno University of Technology (CZ), Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (IN)
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