The Holistic Evaluation of Text-to-Image Models (HEIM) benchmark introduces a comprehensive assessment framework that measures alignment, quality, aesthetics, and originality in image generation. By evaluating 26 recent models, the research highlights their varied strengths across distinct aspects, prompting further exploration into the development of models that can excel in multiple criteria simultaneously.
Our findings indicate that different text-to-image models perform differently across various dimensions. This emphasizes the need for continued research into why these differences exist and how future models can be enhanced to improve overall performance across all evaluated aspects.
To promote transparency and reproducibility, we are releasing our evaluation pipeline alongside the generated images and human evaluation results, allowing other researchers to understand the nuances in model evaluation and potentially replicate our findings in their work.
We urge the research community to consider a multifaceted approach when developing text-to-image models. Evaluating models across diverse criteria—such as fairness and toxicity—will be crucial as the technology advances and becomes more integrated into various applications.
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