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Midjourney releases V8.2, focusing on image quality and personalization

Midjourney has released version 8.2, which is now the default model on the platform. This update prioritizes aesthetics, personalization, and overall image quality, aiming for a more creative and bold output. The company also announced the removal of the "--preview" flag. AI

IMPACT Enhances image generation capabilities with a focus on aesthetics and personalization.

RANK_REASON Frontier-lab model release with system card [lever_c_demoted from frontier_release: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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Midjourney releases V8.2, focusing on image quality and personalization

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  1. X — Midjourney (image gen) TIER_1 English(EN) · midjourney ·

    We're releasing V8.2 today and making it the default model on Midjourney. This is a release focused on aesthetics, personalization, and image quality. Our new s

    We're releasing V8.2 today and making it the default model on Midjourney. This is a release focused on aesthetics, personalization, and image quality. Our new style is more creative, bold, edgy and fresh and personalization works better than ever. Have fun! https://t.co/AE7vEPHMn…