This New Image Gen Model can beat GPT 4o

PLUS: 5 Cheatsheets for you to learn AI Concepts Quickly

Welcome back to Daily AI Skills.

Here’s what we are covering today:
1. Ideogram’s New Image Generation Model
2. Qwen QvQ Max - Advanced Visual Reasoning Model
3. BMW’s AI Cars with Alibaba

+ 5 Cheatsheets for you to learn AI Concepts Quickly

Ideogram 3.0 - Insane Image Generation Capabilities

Ideogram has launched version 3.0 of its AI image generation model, delivering major advancements in photorealism, text rendering, and style consistency—while surpassing competitors in human evaluations.

Images Generated by Ideogram 3.0 (Great at Generating Texts)

Key updates:

  • Enhanced text rendering & design: The model introduces improved capabilities for generating intricate layouts, logos, and typography with precision.

  • Superior performance: In evaluations, Ideogram 3.0 outperformed top text-to-image models, including Google’s Imagen 3, Flux Pro 1.1, and Recraft V3.

  • New ‘Style References’ feature: Users can upload up to three images to influence the aesthetic of generated visuals, alongside access to a vast library of 4.3 billion presets.

  • Broad accessibility: The model is now available on Ideogram’s platform and iOS app, with all features open to free users.

Try out the model here: https://ideogram.ai/t/explore

Alibaba's QVQ-Max - Advanced Visual Reasoning Model

Alibaba’s Qwen team has unveiled QVQ-Max, an advanced visual reasoning model that moves beyond basic image recognition to interpret and analyze visual data across both images and videos.

Key Highlights:

  • Expanded Capabilities: Building on QVQ-72B-Preview, the model enhances skills in mathematical problem-solving, code generation, and creative tasks.

  • Adaptive "Thinking" Mechanism: QVQ-Max can adjust its reasoning duration for improved accuracy, demonstrating scalable performance gains with extended processing time.

  • Advanced Visual Analysis: The model can interpret blueprints, solve geometry problems, and provide feedback on user-submitted sketches.

  • Future Roadmap: Qwen aims to develop a fully capable visual agent that can interact with devices and play games.

BMW’s AI Cars in partnership with Alibaba

Chinese tech giant Alibaba and automaker BMW have announced a strategic partnership to develop cutting-edge in-car AI designed specifically for the Chinese market.

Key Highlights:

  • Next-Gen AI Assistant: Powered by Alibaba’s Qwen, the in-car AI will offer advanced voice recognition and contextual understanding.

  • Seamless Smart Features: Drivers can access real-time dining, parking availability, and traffic updates using natural voice commands instead of touchscreens.

  • AI-Powered Driving Support: BMW will introduce two AI agents—Car Genius for vehicle diagnostics and Travel Companion for personalized recommendations and trip planning.

  • Multimodal Interaction: The system will incorporate gesture recognition, eye tracking, and body position awareness for a more intuitive and immersive driving experience.

    Read the full announcement by Alibaba here

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