Episode 10 marked a milestone for us. It's hard to believe we've come this far – but here we are, ten episodes deep, and the journey's just getting more exciting.

Let’s focus today on browser-based AI products. There's a bunch of these popping up every week, and while many seem derivative, some are crafting truly special tools. We decided to dive into one such tool, RenderNet, and experiment with creating our very own virtual character.

RenderNet is a wrapper around the Stable Diffusion neural network. It allows users to play with text-to-image models through a browser, rendering images on remote GPUs. Our goal? To craft an image of a 25-year-old influencer in various settings. The specificity of our prompt is crucial in shaping the final image. Every detail added, from her attire to her location, played a significant role in bringing our AI influencer to life.

Please, meet Simone, our new team member, future social media star!

Despite how powerful (or limited) modern models are, you need to remember the importance of human curation in AI. It's not just about feeding information into a model; it's about directing it to achieve the vision you have in mind. This process, known as prompt engineering, is becoming a vital skill in the AI world.

Stable Diffusion models (and RenderNet) allows us to tweak various aspects of the generated image. We can preserve a face of the Influencer, and direct which poses to use for a scene. Just in 5 minutes we can send the Influencer to different locations in the world.

To take a photo session in a desert near Dubai:

Or directly in the city of Dubai, against the backdrop of a skyscraper. The results are mixed – some images nailed the look, while others missed the mark. It is a clear reminder that AI, while powerful, still requires human guidance to achieve specific, nuanced results.

This episode isn't just about playing with AI; it’s about understanding its capabilities and limitations. We plan to evolve our influencer, adding video models and AI-generated communication. And we're excited to explore the intersection of creativity and technology!

But Web Visions isn't just about AI experiments. We're gearing up to hit the conference circuit, from EthDenver to South-by-Southwest. It's a chance for us to connect with fellow builders and creative coders, to share ideas and find new inspiration.

So, episode 10 is a wrap, but it's just the beginning of a new chapter. We're stepping up our game, ready to bring more insights, more experiments, and more groundbreaking ideas to you. Stay tuned, subscribe, and join us on this incredible journey into the world of AI and beyond.

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