Stable Diffusion 3 is a Lynchian nightmare fuel generator

Women lying in grass created using Stable Diffusion 3
(Image credit: @Andres2003Bravo via X)

Stable Diffusion 3 (SD3) recently dropped alongside the new kid on the block, Luma Dream Machine. While Luma was quick to impress with its groundbreaking video-generation capabilities, SD3 was left lurking in its shadow bringing the promise of its "most sophisticated image generation model to date." The results seem to show otherwise.

With recent rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, we're a little spoilt for choice when it comes to AI image generators. Whether you're pro-AI or a little existential about the whole ordeal, SD3's laughably terrifying subhuman abominations should give you a bit of faith that we're still a little far from an outright AI takeover.

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Natalie Fear
Staff Writer

Natalie Fear is Creative Bloq's staff writer. With an eye for trending topics and a passion for internet culture, she brings you the latest in art and design news. Natalie also runs Creative Bloq’s Day in the Life series, spotlighting diverse talent across the creative industries. Outside of work, she loves all things literature and music (although she’s partial to a spot of TikTok brain rot). 

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