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AI image generation users question value of older Stable Diffusion models

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A user on Reddit questioned the value of dedicating time to older Stable Diffusion models like SD 1.5 and SDXL, given the rapid advancement of AI image generation technology. While SDXL is still considered capable of producing unique artistic images, the user found SD 1.5 to be largely outdated. The user also noted that newer monitors can reveal flaws in images previously considered realistic, highlighting the subjective nature of quality assessment in AI-generated art. AI

IMPACT Raises questions about the long-term value of investing time in learning and mastering older AI models as technology rapidly evolves.

RANK_REASON User opinion piece on a forum discussing the perceived obsolescence of older AI models.

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AI image generation users question value of older Stable Diffusion models

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  1. r/StableDiffusion TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/More_Bid_2197 ·

    Did I waste my time dedicating myself to SD 1.5 and SDXL? The technology seems so outdated today... I spent hours training LoRAs and Dreambooth models, testing extensions and samplers, and generating and upscaling images

    <table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/StableDiffusion/comments/1v5t1wd/did_i_waste_my_time_dedicating_myself_to_sd_15/"> <img alt="Did I waste my time dedicating myself to SD 1.5 and SDXL? The technology seems so outdated today... I spent hours training LoRAs and Dre…

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