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CNET
23-05-2025
- CNET
This AI Tool Creates Images That Update While You Type. How to Use It
It's easy to feel the overwhelm and oversaturation of the AI landscape. It seems like there's new updates, launches and companies leveraging themselves as the next "big thing" almost every week. And then there's me, someone simply looking for a way to work with an AI tool to generate images in a way that felt somewhat ethical and also a bit more stimulating than typing one prompt and waiting for AI to deliver me something. This is particularly what I enjoyed about Artbreeder, an AI-powered platform that creates and modifies images by blending traits from existing visuals. What is Artbreeder and how does it use AI? Created in 2018 -- and originally named Ganbreeder -- Artbreeder is a platform that uses generative adversarial networks that give you the ability to generate and adjust the image you've created. These "sliders" control attributes of an image, providing you with more contribution to the final image. Artbreeder has four pricing tiers, including a free model and one that's priced up to $31/month. These tiers also range in the amount of credits available each year and paid plans include benefits like faster rendering and downloads, privacy controls and advanced features. Artbreeder's text-to-image feature was added in late 2024, which is an example of how you can crossbreed two or more images while you describe the type of image you'd like to create. Each model within Artbreeder has been trained on a curated dataset, in hopes of creating category or text-specific images. The intended outcome is that you're co-creating the art in real time. (Which I found much more interesting when inputting information.) How to use Artbreeder to create images while you type This is how to use Artbreeder's website for text-to-image creation: Create a free account on Artbreeder. You can also upgrade if you'd like more credits. At the top of the webpage, Artbreeder has three tabs: Create, Community and Browse. Community and Browse will give you access to trending images and recent posts, while Community provides direct access to what other users are whipping up within the platform. In Create, there are various tools, including Animator, AI Director and Composer -- this is located in the upper right hand part of the screen and where you can work with text-to-image generation. You'll see a button up top labeled Description. As you begin typing, the image below will begin to appear, shifting as you edit or add words to your description. I've tried multiple AI text-to-image generators, yet never witnessed the image being created in front of me! You also can upload personal photos to customize or evolve over time using Artbreeder's tools. At the bottom of the screen are multiple buttons with other features, including reading more about Composer, enhancing your image output and downloading an image to your desktop. Once your creation feels complete, you can also share your creations with others under the Community tab. Should you use Artbreeder? Images shift and develop as you continue typing your prompt. Artbreeder / Screenshot by CNET Artbreeder is an easy-to-use AI platform that has myriad features and tools. Its editing gives you more control and flexibility over image output -- and an ability to watch the process along the way. Now, for anyone curious about Artbreeder's ethics, it's important to note that generated images are released under CC0 (Creative Commons Zero) which means that your creations are considered public domain. Also, you can only upload public domain images or images of your own -- but the training of its datasets may contain copyrighted works (Artbreeder didn't immediately respond to a request for comment on this). This goes along with the long-standing debate around infringement vs. fair use. So while its user creation licensing may make it safer for reuse than others, there's still a gray area around content boundaries and image protection. Essentially, Artbreeder is ideal for people in early creative stages, like those developing characters or looking to experiment with concepts quickly and visually. I can also see writers building fictional worlds or students learning about AI art will find it valuable. Yet, professional designers needing more precision than its output and creators concerned about training data ethics may find it too limited or risky. It's a great tool for exploration and inspiration but not always the final destination for high-level work or premium output. But it does provide you with vivid output and keeps other AI tools or ways to experiment with them readily available.
Associated Press
18-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
NB Tech Acquisitions Welcomes Dr. Abdul Jabbar as Senior AI & Machine Learning Specialist
Newport Beach, California--(Newsfile Corp. - March 18, 2025) - NB Tech Acquisitions ('NB Tech'), a leader in technology innovation and investment, is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Abdul Jabbar as the company's new Senior AI & Machine Learning Specialist, further reinforcing its commitment to building an AI-first infrastructure that powers innovation across e-commerce, fintech, and emerging technologies. Dr. Jabbar brings over a decade of academic and industry expertise, with a Ph.D. in Computer Science from The University of Newcastle in Australia. His research and applied work spans advanced deep learning methodologies, including Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), and Deep Reinforcement Learning. He has held roles at leading global institutions such as the Allen Institute for AI (USA), Unbox Research, and L2F (Switzerland), and consulted for hedge funds and proprietary trading firms in the quantitative finance space. 'Dr. Jabbar's deep technical acumen and cross-industry experience make him an ideal fit for NB Tech's mission to build intelligent systems that drive real-world results,' said Eric Liboiron, Founder and acting CEO of NB Tech Acquisitions. 'His work will play a pivotal role in shaping the machine learning backbone of our 'Big Engine' platform.' At NB Tech, Dr. Jabbar will lead initiatives that fuse advanced AI with commercial applications, particularly within the company's expanding Ecom Fund ecosystem and its algorithmic trading strategies through the DX1 Fund. His focus will include predictive modeling, data optimization, and the development of scalable AI tools that enhance decision-making, operational efficiency, and investor outcomes. The hire marks a key milestone in NB Tech's 2025 growth strategy, underscoring its commitment to recruiting world-class talent and deploying transformative technologies that keep the company ahead of the curve. About NB Tech Acquisitions Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Newport Beach, California, NB Tech Acquisitions is a private holding company and technology incubator specializing in acquiring and scaling groundbreaking startups across sectors such as artificial intelligence, ecommerce, and cybersecurity. Through strategic investments and innovative solutions, NB Tech drives transformation and creates exceptional value for its stakeholders. Media Contact: Brooke Rhoden Vice President of Investor Relations NB Tech Acquisitions Phone: 949.229.0977 SAFE HARBOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS In connection with the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, NB Tech Acquisitions is hereby providing cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements (as defined in such act). Any statements that are not historical facts and that express, or involve discussions as to, expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, indicated through the use of words or phrases such as 'will likely result,' 'are expected to,' 'will continue,' 'is anticipated,' 'estimated,' 'intends,' 'plans,' 'believes' and 'projects') may be forward-looking and may involve estimates and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. These statements include, but are not limited to, our expectations concerning our ability to attract investors. We caution that the factors described herein could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements we make, and investors should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Further, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all such factors. Further, we cannot assess the impact of each such factor on our results of operations or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.
