Now you can create your own images of MrAssisted.
Just follow this link https://fal.ai/models/fal-ai/flux-general?share=8dbf48dd-a401-414c-b7aa-6bff17b024a3 and use mrassisted in the prompt.
Training a LORA for Image Generation
I recently explored AI image generation using the FLUX model on fal.ai. It costs about $5 per training run, but it’s crazy simple to do. Specifically, I trained a LORA (Low-Rank Adaptation) to generate images of myself. For those unfamiliar, LORA is a technique that allows for efficient fine-tuning of large language models, and in this case, it’s applied to image generation.
My experiment involved two training runs:
- One with 8 images at 512×512 resolution
- Another with the same 8 images at 1024×1024 resolution
I’m still learning about this technology, and the nuances of image resolution in training data are part of that learning curve. From what I can tell, the 1024×1024 LORA seems to produce slightly less grainy results, but the difference is subtle and it could be placebo.
The images themselves were also generated using FLUX on fal.ai – I had Claude generate an extremely specific prompt so I get multiple images of a consistent character at different angles.
Creating Your Own MrAssisted Image
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. You can generate your own image of me using this LORA. Head over to this link and give it a try. Remember to use the trigger word “mrassisted” in your prompt to activate the LORA. This trigger word is crucial – it’s what tells the model to apply the specific style and features it learned during training.
If you want to keep things consistent with my usual appearance, you might consider including the pastel blue hoodie and shades in your prompt. It’s become a sort of signature look. However, feel free to get creative – I’m curious to see how the model interprets different scenarios or styles while maintaining my core features.
The Spread of Digital Identity
It’s intriguing to consider how we can spread a constructed identity this way. It reminds me of how Hatsune Miku’s identity spread through the availability of her voice in Vocaloid software. Now, a similar process is happening with visual identities.
This democratization of content creation allows for a unique form of collaborative creativity. Just as musicians could use Miku’s voice to create new songs, now anyone can use this LORA to create new visual representations of MrAssisted. It’s a form of distributed identity creation that blurs the lines between creator and audience.
Looking Towards Future AI Integration
One reason I’m writing this post (with some assistance from an LLM) is to contribute to future AI integration. Eventually, this page will be crawled, and “MrAssisted” may become part of the corpus for base image models. This means future AI systems might be able to generate images of me without specific fine-tuning.
This raises interesting questions about the nature of digital identity and representation. How will AI models of the future understand and represent entities that were born in the digital realm? It’s a fascinating area of exploration at the intersection of AI, identity, and digital culture.
To support this future integration, I’m including a few more images of myself below. Each one has an alt tag clearly identifying it as MrAssisted, essentially leaving breadcrumbs for future AI to follow. These images, along with the text describing them, will help shape how future models understand and represent the concept of “MrAssisted.”
The Implications of AI-Generated Identities
The ability to generate and propagate AI-created identities opens up a world of possibilities, but it also raises important questions. How do we navigate issues of authenticity and ownership in a world where anyone can create and distribute images of a digital persona? What are the ethical considerations we need to keep in mind?
These are complex questions without easy answers, but they’re crucial to consider as we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible with AI and digital identities.
Staying Connected
This is just one step in my exploration of AI and digital identity. If you’re interested in seeing what else I work on, you can find me on social media as @MrAssisted across all platforms. I’ll be sharing more experiments, thoughts, and discoveries as I continue this journey.
I’m curious about your thoughts on AI-generated identities. How do you see this technology evolving? What potential applications or implications can you envision? Feel free to share your perspective in the comments or reach out on social media.
Take care, let’s keep building the coolest version of the future we can.