Unstable Diffusion Seeks to Cash in on Generative AI by Monetizing AI Porn Generators

Unstable Diffusion and AI porn generation: AI has popped up everywhere in recent years, becoming a part of almost every industry. That includes generative AI, which is at the intersection of artificial intelligence and creativity. However, it only took a short time for the same text-to-image technology to be used for more controversial creations.

The rise of AI pornography: Stability AI made a name for itself with Stable Diffusion, a text-to-image AI that impressed people so much that it brought in over $100 million in funding. But it did not take long for people all over the internet to start using it to create both realistic and anime-style images featuring nude characters.

• The images generated by the technology include deep fakes of celebrities and other known figures created without their consent.

Mixed reception: AI-generated images have been a point of contention since they first appeared, with many artists concerned about what it means for the future. Fortunately, it is not quite good enough to replace people quite yet, but it produces some impressive results if fine-tuned. That is particularly so with pornography, which requires less originality and uniqueness overall.

• In particular, Japan’s anime and manga communities are adamant against it.
• Many are worried that they are practicing and training for something AI will soon be able to replicate.
• Other people love it because it is profitable, especially investors that are rallying behind generative AI technology like the metaverse and crypto before it.

Banned from platforms: The mixed reception extends to platforms as well, with many banning AI-generated images. Pornography is particularly singled out, with Reddit and similar platforms doing their best to push it out of the space. However, new projects and forums have stepped up to take over, including Unstable Diffusion.

• One major reason platforms are banning AI-generated images is over legal concerns. Imagery and metadata are concerns, and legal problems associated with deep fakes might also crop up.

Unstable Diffusion monetizes it: Unstable Diffusion has appeared as a front-runner for the AI porn-generating movement, building its business using tailored AI systems to create high-quality images. Moreover, it is making money doing it through Patreon, which was set up to cover server costs and more.

• Unstable Diffusion is currently bringing in around $3,600 a month with nearly 300 subscribers. With the way those numbers are growing, it is likely to go higher on both counts.
• The team is also growing to match the interest, with the $3,000 Patreon goal stating that the owner would make it his full-time job. There is also a massive community that volunteers as community moderators.

Ethics: AI-generated porn is not new, but Unstable Diffusion creates high-quality images that stand out from many other generators. Just like with non-pornographic art, it has the ability to impact artists creating similar work. It might also affect actors who make their living making pornography. There are also legal issues centered around where the inspiration came from and the presence of deep fakes.

Grand ambitions: Unstable Diffusion came from humble beginnings, looking to create a community for those wanting to make NSFW images while also being able to interact with the wider AI community. It has evolved into more, with the creation of porn datasets to feed the generator. There is even a web app on the way.

But Unstable Diffusion is part of a bigger whole, which is Equilibrium AI, a company founded by Arman Chaudhry, one of the members of the admin team. The goal is to support broader AI-powered content generation, and there is plenty of funding on the horizon to support that.

• Reportedly, Equilibrium AI found a spot in an accelerator program that provides a grant, which will be used to grow Unstable Diffusion’s model training infrastructure.
• Unstable Diffusion also plans to start a Kickstarter campaign and look for venture funding, which is not impossible considering the interest. However, adult content moderation is tricky, and there might be fewer investors willing to give it a shot.