Have you, by any chance, found funny images with strange words written next to them on social media? In short, they are created through Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, through a program created by OpenAI.
With that in mind, we will introduce you next to DALL-E 2, a software that is capable of transforming words into a new language, and then returning realistic images. That way, you will know how “this magic” technology works.
So, read on and check out all the details.
What is DALL-E?
DALL-E is software that is based on artificial intelligence (AI) technology. In short, the program turns words into pictures.
The software works in a simple way: the user enters the text, in English, and the neural network will generate an image from it. The tool was created by OpenAI, with the help of Microsoft, and also using Google Image technology.
According to the DALL-E description on the OpenAI website, “We train a neural network called DALL·E that creates images from text captions for a wide range of concepts expressible in natural language.“. AND, that’s exactly what the tool does with performance never seen before.
The tool can create improbable, creative and different things, like “Teddy bears buying groceries in ancient Egypt“, explains the website.
Below, see an example:
In January 2021, OpenAI created a DALL-E. However, it didn’t take long for the company to create version 2, where it delivers a newer and smarter system, titled DALL-E 2.
It’s like a transformative language model. According to the developers, the “DALL-E 2 will empower people to express themselves creatively. DALL-E 2 also helps understand how advanced AI systems see and understand our world, which is fundamental to our mission to create AI that benefits humanity.”
How does DALL-E work?
This technology is a neural network that generates images from a text. The tool can combine unrelated concepts and then create versions of animals and objects. DALL-E has a secret language.
She works in conjunction with CLIP, a computer vision system that OpenAI has already created in 2021. From there, the neural network translates human language into a language of its own. And then, transforms it into images.
DALL-E’s interface is quite simple, and consists of a text box (where you enter the writing), and a button to start the conversion and images below. v
Furthermore, DALL-E 2 is responsible for creating 100% original and realistic images. In addition, it is possible to combine concepts, attributes and styles of well-known artists.
How to use the DALL-E 2?
If you want to test the platform, you need to create an account on the site, in a simple way. See the step-by-step below:
- Access the Dall-E 2 website;
- Then click on Sign Up in the upper right corner of the screen, enter your email and the verification code that will appear on the screen and click on Continues;
- Soon after, access your inbox, open the Dall-E 2 e-mail and click on verify email address to activate your account;
- Once this is done, the system will ask for your name, surname;
- After, add a mobile number and wait for the SMS code to validate account creation;
- Finally, after confirming the phone number, you will be directed to the DALL-E 2 page to create your images.
How to use DALL-E 2 and create images with Artificial Intelligence
Below, see how to create your images with the platform.
- Use the search bar to describe in detail the image you want to create;
- Then press the button Generate;
- Afterwards, 4 images generated by the platform will appear. You can download the images by clicking Upload in the upper right corner of the screen;
- If you want to edit an image, you need to click on the image and select Edit;
- A toolbar with some functionality will appear in the center of the screen, at the bottom. If you want make variations of the same image, just go back to the screen with your favorite image, and touch Variations;
- Finally, if you want to download the images, just press the button on the icon ↧ above the image.
What strands of AI are used?
Below, check out how the production of the images occurs:
1. Data collection
In general, the DALL-E 2 training data has gone through a lengthy filtering process. Thus, the platform has some restrictions on the type of content it can generate. For example: the system does not generate realistic images of public figures, not even images with nudity or violent content.
2. Machine learning
Machine Learning is a technology that allows machines to be able to perform an activity without human intervention. In the case of DALL-E 2, machine learning works in such a way as to make the platform store data, and obtain prior information about user requests.
3. Text recognition
Natural Language Processing (NLP) is a branch of AI. She is responsible for making the machines understand what is being requested by humans. In this way, the platform uses the PLN to recognize the textual descriptions and be able to create the images.
Is DALL-E 2 free?
In short, DALL-E 2 works by purchasing credits. Therefore, it is not a free tool. When you create an account, you receive 50 platform credits. For each credit, the platform generates 4 images. And if you edit a created image, you will also spend 1 credit.
At the same time, every month, the user earns another 15 credits, which he can use to create new images. Or even, to edit the ones that have already been created. In case you need more credits, the platform sells 115 credits for US$ 15 – about R$ 78.
