What I actually compare when trying new models: 2K speed, multi‑reference identity, and accurate text/layout.
Models can mimic style beautifully. Emotion shows up when intent and context are honest.
Both are true. The question is the pace of the switch - and whether we help people cross the bridge.
Reading the lists of “exposed” roles is less useful than building a response plan. Here’s mine.
Prediction and monitoring help traffic and safety, but tradeoffs are real. My balanced frame for civic AI.
Viral image tools are fun, but personal photos aren’t toys. Here are my simple rules for safe, respectful products.
A simple rubric for evaluating modern image generators in real work: time‑to‑first‑pixel, text accuracy, and reference consistency.
Instead of vibes, I track unit economics, latency, and retention to tell hype from value.
Entry roles are thinning. The way forward is proof of work: small shipped projects and distribution skills.
Smarter ransomware means faster triage. Here’s a layered approach that fits startups and schools.
Designing a friendly image editor you can command with text - plus watermarking, explicit‑region edits, and one‑click delete.
Exactly what to do the week after your product is ready: clarify value, ship public demos, and create a daily distribution loop.
