Exactly. But these LLMs clearly do not use just one GPU. And the datacenters also don't work with off the shelf consumer graphics cards. Those are the H100 etc cards.
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Exactly. But these LLMs clearly do not use just one GPU. And the datacenters also don't work with off the shelf consumer graphics cards. Those are the H100 etc cards.
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The ability to produce something that looks like it was done by a professional does not on it's own make something art. Similarly, just because you can sketch, it doesn't make you a designer. AI slop is often just slop because of the minimal thought that goes into it by the user, and the minimal effort taken to refine it (or the limitations of whatever system is being used).
None of that makes the use of generative AI bad, but in my view, it does justify a rethink in how such output is critiqued.
None of that makes the use of generative AI bad, but in my view, it does justify a rethink in how such output is critiqued.
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Yes, I would be inclined to agree. Perhaps the only genuine "skill" involved regarding AI is the ability to envision a concept in one's head based on something already existing and clearly articulate what the result should be. Usually-but not always, the more precise the articulation, the more satisfying the result.
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I'll hold off on the debate around the drawbacks and merits of AI in the creative process for now.
What I will say is this: as a staff member who's watched this forum evolve over the years, I can't help but feel that certain types of contribution are detrimental to discussion and debate. This detriment is perceived by many - but not all - as a reduction of "quality" in this forum.
For me, it's all about context and the forum is very nicely laid out to provide members with logical placeholders (read - for context) in which to create threads and posts within threads. Personally, it's irritating to be alerted to a new post in a "Car Maker XYZ - what's next" thread only to see that it's nothing more than AI-generated imaginings with no basis for what is actually next for said manufacturer. This AI-generated slop is a focus robber away from the topic at hand i.e. what is genuinely next for that manufacturer.
The same sentiment stands for a model-specific thread and some pointless, dreamed-up image of what maybe, if-you-imagine-hard-enough, could be gets posted with tenuous relevance.
If you're so hell-bent on posting imaginary AI-generated images of what could be then simply create an AI-titled thread in the appropriate section and do it there.
What I will say is this: as a staff member who's watched this forum evolve over the years, I can't help but feel that certain types of contribution are detrimental to discussion and debate. This detriment is perceived by many - but not all - as a reduction of "quality" in this forum.
For me, it's all about context and the forum is very nicely laid out to provide members with logical placeholders (read - for context) in which to create threads and posts within threads. Personally, it's irritating to be alerted to a new post in a "Car Maker XYZ - what's next" thread only to see that it's nothing more than AI-generated imaginings with no basis for what is actually next for said manufacturer. This AI-generated slop is a focus robber away from the topic at hand i.e. what is genuinely next for that manufacturer.
The same sentiment stands for a model-specific thread and some pointless, dreamed-up image of what maybe, if-you-imagine-hard-enough, could be gets posted with tenuous relevance.
If you're so hell-bent on posting imaginary AI-generated images of what could be then simply create an AI-titled thread in the appropriate section and do it there.
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I think prompt engineering can genuinely be regarded as a skill in itself, just a very different one that hasn't traditionally been considered part of the process. I suppose in some respects it's more analogous to being a film director. A good director doesn't have to be a good writer, cinematographer or composer, but they do need to be good at communicating the vision in their head to the people that do have the skills to execute it.
.. but again, a lot of AI isn't being well-directed by the user, and it often lacks any solid vision to begin with. Most of what's spread on social media is a lazily directed effort based on a weak vision, and it can't gain any respect for technical proficiency in the medium it portrays, because the computer did that bit.
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AI Data Centers are massive and use an enormous amount of electricity for their GPU banks and water for cooling them.
This is a highly interesting and informative video.
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Using H100 tilts the balance even more in favor of AI. They consume less (~350W) and can do 3x TFlops (330 tflops vs 1000 tflops) for FP16 operations (what SDLX/diffusion uses).
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Colossus, named after the super computer that enslaved humanity in the Forbin Project. The Sci-Fi genre's "voice of world control" as presented in the real world by the world's richest fascist f#ckstain.
Yeah whatever the tech behind it may be, we agree.
And in not too long all these AI data centers will be powered by their own nuclear reactor. Energy and emissions solved in one sweep.
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I'm glad the data centres will have guaranteed cheap energy, this will really help those struggling Billionaires maximise their profits.
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The other major problem with data centers is the large amount of water they have to use for their cooling systems. This has become a major issue in some areas where the rivers are the main source of drinking water for communities and towns. In my opinion the best places to build data centers are near coastal areas. They can build distillation plants inside the data center site location and use sea water as the source. The distillation plant will create fresh water from the sea water to use for the cooling. They can use wave energy converters and install them under the water and use wave energy to generate the electricity.
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You need to watch some of the youtube videos from the people in the community beside this facility, it's ruined there lives, the noise is 24/7, power bills have increased dramatically to subsidise the electricity used by this facility, drinking water has been contaminated and property values tanked.
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Yeah, this thread was for the discussion of the topic though, to avoid the same discussion popping up in other threads, the thread you created would be a better place to put the actual images you want to create.
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Normally, I don`t use AI to craft images. This is my first and it was not easy but I thought I would give it a try. I also included a couple of short videos.
I was glossing over the discussion in the W212 E-Class thread where members were discussing the V8 powered E500.
A normal production version probably would not work. If Mercedes brought back a legendary, 34th-Anniversary special limited edition E500
with a 577hp V8 and AMG tuning, it sure would be interesting IMO and would probably work as a temporary stand in for the upcoming E63. The W214 E-Class is the best E for this commemoration. This model should feature the classic Mercedes grill with chrome gills in the sport package in honor the W124 E500. Special 4-place seating would be standard like the W124 model with optional S65 wheels. AI is just pure fantasy of course. If you can blend it with something realistic or existing in design themes, fantasy probably works a little better. The W214 looks great with the traditional grill and sport package IMO. It needs to come back to the US.
I was glossing over the discussion in the W212 E-Class thread where members were discussing the V8 powered E500.
A normal production version probably would not work. If Mercedes brought back a legendary, 34th-Anniversary special limited edition E500
with a 577hp V8 and AMG tuning, it sure would be interesting IMO and would probably work as a temporary stand in for the upcoming E63. The W214 E-Class is the best E for this commemoration. This model should feature the classic Mercedes grill with chrome gills in the sport package in honor the W124 E500. Special 4-place seating would be standard like the W124 model with optional S65 wheels. AI is just pure fantasy of course. If you can blend it with something realistic or existing in design themes, fantasy probably works a little better. The W214 looks great with the traditional grill and sport package IMO. It needs to come back to the US.
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