In an exciting development from Europe, a groundbreaking new player has emerged in the field of generative artificial intelligence. Launched officially on August 1st, 2024, BlackForestLabs, based in Germany, represents a fresh entrant into the world of AI. Founded by a team of top-tier researchers and experts who previously contributed to the success of Stability AI, the creators of Stable Diffusion, this startup is poised to transform the landscape of generative technology.
The BlackForestLabs Team
Andreas Blattmann, Axel Sauer, Dominik Lorenz, Dustin Podell, Frederic Boesel, Harry Saini, Jonas Müller, Kyle Lacey, Patrick Esser, Robin Rombach, Sumith Kulal, Tim Dockhorn, Yam Levi, Zion English.
Introducing the FLUX Model Suite
One of BlackForestLabs’ latest innovations is the FLUX model, which comes in three versions. The FLUX.1 Suite of text-to-image models includes FLUX.1 Pro, a high-performance model offering exceptional image quality and diversity, available via Black Forest Labs’ API, Replicate, and Fal AI.
Additionally, FLUX.1 Dev offers cutting-edge output quality, second only to the Pro version, with increased efficiency. It’s accessible on platforms like Hugging Face, Replicate, and Fal AI.
For local development and personal use, there’s FLUX.1 Schnell, the fastest model in the suite, also available on Hugging Face, Replicate, and File AI, and integrated with ComfyUI.
Using FLUX.1 on Hugging Face
To demonstrate the ease of use, let’s explore how to use the FLUX model on Hugging Face. Start by navigating to the Black Forest Labs page on Hugging Face, where you’ll find two spaces that grant access to FLUX.1 versions: Schnell and Dev.
Select the Schnell option to access its interface. Enter your text prompt in the provided prompt box. You can adjust the aspect ratio to your preference in the advanced settings but keep the inference steps set to default.
Once you’re ready, click “Run,” and FLUX will generate a high-quality image in no time.
The process is quick and user-friendly, allowing you to explore various results and possibilities.
Looking Ahead: The Future of Black Forest Labs
BlackForestLabs has made a strong entrance with the release of the FLUX.1 text-to-image model suite, known for its robust creative capabilities. These models lay the groundwork for an upcoming suite of cutting-edge generative text-to-video systems.
The AI community eagerly anticipates these innovations, which promise to push the boundaries of what generative AI can achieve.
Read more about BFL at https://blackforestlabs.ai/