Researchers have developed a new AI model capable of generating highly realistic synthetic images from simple text descriptions. The system, named ‘Imagen 2.0’, represents a significant leap in diffusion model technology, producing outputs with improved photorealism, better text comprehension, and fewer visual artifacts compared to previous iterations. The team emphasizes the implementation of new safety filters and provenance classifiers to help identify AI-generated content, addressing growing concerns about misinformation. The technology is currently being offered as a cloud-based API for select enterprise clients in creative fields. For the full details on the model’s architecture and ethical guidelines, read the complete article at https://technologyreview.com/2024/05/15/imagen2-ai-image-generation.