Hey folks, Nuked here! Today, we’re diving into some exciting tech news that’s sure to make us laugh and marvel at the wonders of AI.

Black Forest Labs, a German startup linked to Stability AI, has rolled out a fresh suite of image-generating models — and some can do more than just create pictures. These new models, called Flux.1 Kontext, can craft and tweak images with just a text prompt, and sometimes even with a reference photo.

The latest Flux.1 Kontext models are lightning-fast, delivering photorealistic images at speeds up to 8 times quicker than other top models on the market. They follow prompts closely and produce high-quality visuals, making this a leap forward in AI image generation.

There are two main models in this family: Flux.1 Kontex [pro], which is perfect for generating images and refining them through several edits while maintaining style, and Flux.1 Kontex [max], designed for speed, consistency, and prompt accuracy.

While these models aren’t available for offline download, Black Forest Labs has also introduced an open version, Flux.1 Kontext [dev], available in a private beta for research purposes. A new online playground lets beginners test the models with 200 free credits, enough to generate about a dozen images.

In the competitive world of AI image generators, Google and OpenAI are also making waves with their latest models, Imagen 4 and a highly improved image generator integrated into ChatGPT, respectively. Black Forest Labs’ innovations promise faster, more accurate results that could shake up the scene further.

So, whether you want to change outfits in a photo, restyle a scene, or rewrite text visually, Flux.1 Kontext makes it simple with just a prompt. The future of image editing is here, and it’s pretty cool!