The National Institute of Standards and Technology has launched the U.S. AI Safety Institute Consortium to promote safe design and practices in AI systems.
The consortium will work on developing guidance for AI software and system development, including risk management and watermarking synthetic content. [ more ]
AI design startup shuns Stable Diffusion for own foundation model
AI design startup/generator Recraft has raised $12mn to build its own foundation model, positioning itself as an alternative to open source platforms like Stable Diffusion.
Recraft leverages generative AI to create layouts, fonts, colors, and illustrations within a brand's style guide, attracting over 300,000 users since its launch. [ more ]
The focus of AI design has been primarily on the interface and interaction with users, neglecting the importance of the AI models themselves.
There is a need for a new design role, called the Model Designer, who works closely with engineers to shape AI models and address issues such as hallucinations, privacy, and biases. [ more ]