Palantir CEO Makes Shocking Confession on Disrupting Democratic Power They’re saying the quiet part out loud now.

#Palantir #AlexKarp #AI #Democracy #TechFascism #PentagonContracts #WomenVoters #AIWeapon #FollowTheMoney #SayingTheQuietPartOutLoud newrepublic.com/post/207693/...

An AI generated image of a colossal great sword. The weapon is orange and black and themed in a Halloween motif! grinning Jack-o-lanterns haunt the tip of the blade which curves upward like a falchion. The weapon itself is thick and looks very heavy to wield. The cross guard and hilt are merged into an array of scary faces and eyes. The grip descends toward the pommel with odd-and-even spacers of leather and steel. The pommel itself is a cap of steel and black enamel. Ghosts and ghouls had better beware this October!

Once again, making prompts is infinitely easier now that the schema has been found. Now I can open up whatever is working and tweak it to build styles or change the weapon type.
🎃⚔️
#synthart #sword #aiart #aiweapon #photoshop #halloween #clipstudiopaint #retouching #justbuildthings #FLUX

An AI generated image of a cold-steel great sword in the family of colossal great swords. The weapon is silvered steel with a great, knurled two handed grip. The pommel is pointed and ringed with a riveted embellishment. The hilt is very small, relying on the flare of the heel of the blade to guard the hands. Circular details echo the rivets that line and dot the flutes that follow the point of the blade as they descend toward the tip. One can imagine the weapon glowing hot with photonic energy or swinging cold with a highly sharpened edge!

Hey, how ya doin'? It's been a hot minute.
I'm still fooling around with the Stellar Flux set, feeling my skills coming back and just ... trying to go for a goal. Here's a cool sword I found ...
#synthart #sword #aiart #aiweapon #photoshop #clipstudiopaint #retouching #justbuildthings #FLUX

A lovely set of weapons generated by AI and cobbled together via further photoshopping. All weapons have a purple and blue blade. All weapons possess a silvered hilt/guard fitted with light-gems of purple, blue and white. All weapons are comfort wrapped around their grips and suitably capped with a metal pommel or butt. Top to bottom: a pair of Twin Daggers, a pair of Twin Swords, a Great Sword and a Partisan are currently complete within the set. The set is named the "Stellar Flux Arsenal."

This ... is happening.
This prompt and its derivations are building me a set of weapons that are mostly lived-in and look enough alike to be considered a family!
I. AM. DOING. THE. THING!
#synthart #sword #aiweapon #photoshop #clipstudiopaint #retouching #justbuildthings #FLUX #stellarflux

A set of AI generated weapons that includes a colossal great sword and a pair of twin swords. Both are photonic weapons whose blades are colored light.

Yes! This is the prompt! The Schema has been located! We are doing this! Here we go!!!
#synthart #sword #aiweapon #photoshop #clipstudiopaint #retouching #justbuildthings #FLUX #stellarflux

A stunning AI generated great sword in the family of colossal great swords. This is the "Stellar Flux Great Sword." The weapon is black and silvered metal with a stylish pommel that is joined to a comfortable woven grip. The grip merges with a broad cross guard and hilt that has light-gems of blue and pink embedded within. The hilt projects a blade of hardened photonic light that is blue and purple with a central spine of deep purple. One can almost hear the blade swinging through enemies as it cleaves through big enemies on the battle field. This weapon would belong to the category of "Colossal Great Swords."

Yes. This is the start of the weapon set.
We're dialed in, we have a prompt that's generating weapons with a style that meets expectations.
Let's get the whole set!
#synthart #sword #aiweapon #photoshop #clipstudiopaint #retouching #justbuildthings #FLUX #stellarflux

The Stellar Flux Sword. A black metal great sword using photonic energy as its cutting edge. The blade is hardened light that is deep purple going to white at its tip. The pommel, grip, cross guard and hilt are all dense metal with sci-fi greebling. A harsh blue symbol casts a cold blue light from the center of the hilt.

So, now that I've cracked the Flux schema, I am breaking new ground with these weapon-set prompts. It's not perfect, but I am hopeful I have another one.
Prompt number one is currently 7 weapons down.
#synthart #sword #aiweapon #photoshop #clipstudiopaint #retouching #justbuildthings #FLUX

A spectacular AI generated sword in the family of colossal great swords. The weapon is covered in armor panel details and looks both heavy and deadly to swing! The blade is black but its edge appears energized with two colors running down the left and right side. One side is blue while the other is red. A great and heavy metal cross guard separates the blade form the grip. A large, yellow, circular detail is embedded in the weapon's Ricasso. The grip spiral wrapped with a black material. The grip thins down to the pommel which is red in color, like the cross guard. A stripe of black metal detailing rings around the pommel.

Once again, I may be a troublesome fan, but I adore your swords and delight in their uniqueness!
I only wish I could model in blender and 3D print so maybe these could live in real life!
Thank you for your art!
#aiart #synthart #sword #aiweapon #photoshop #clipstudiopaint #retouching

An AI generated image of a sci-fi colossal great sword. The weapon is energized, but only just. Silvered metal forms the rounded pommel, which features red energy gems that glow fiercely. A black comfort wrap has been wound around the grip for ease of swinging. The cross guard, hilt, tongue and blade are essentially all one shape, mixing a gorgeous array of angular machined shapes. Deep crimson energy gems and panels glow hotly here, everything held in place by four great black screws. The purple blade itself extends out toward its tip, featuring a blue energized inset with a red energy gem toward the tip. The cutting edge is hot pink that transitions to white at the tip of the blade. One can imagine the ominous sound of this weapon cutting through the air before it strikes the flesh of mobs on the battle field.

When they come out of the oven singing, I am elated! What a joy! What a delight! Behold, the Judgement Vector Blade!
I have got to get back to tooling up my weapon set prompts and mastering the Sora pipeline...
#synthart #sword #aiweapon #photoshop #clipstudiopaint #retouching #justbuildthings #FLUX

I am constantly in danger of overstating how much I love AI generated swords. Especially the colossal great swords that look like they come from PSOII.
@bunbunai55.bsky.social makes beautiful weapons!
#synthart #sword #aiweapon #photoshop #clipstudiopaint #retouching #stolenart

An AI generated image of a futuristic energy great sword. The weapon is machined from black, space aged metals and inlaid with slightly lighter metal elements. The weapon is capped with a plumb bob pommel and wrapped with a non-slip grip-tape over it's grip. The cross guard and hilt are one single shape which emits the light blue and cold white energy of its blade. The blade itself is striking, made out of various shapes of hardened light. All of it a product for show, as the light blue cutting edge is where the real business gets done. The weapon looks light and lethal!

I forgot to post this one yesterday! Silly me! Just look at the cool energy "gubbins" on this one! This would make a killer weapon set! I should get on with that over on Sora ...
#synthart #sword #aiweapon #photoshop #clipstudiopaint #retouching #justbuildthings #FLUX

An AI generated image of a colossal great sword. The weapon is energized with photons and hangs from an ebony, gold-inlaid pommel. The grip is woven thread and interwoven for comfort. The cross guard is wide and also inlaid with gold and silver metals. The blade is part metal and part energy projection. It shimmers in a cold purple hue and promises deep, savage wounds on the great beasts it's meant to fight against.

I might have gotten too silly with the cross guard. But I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE the beautiful purple we got going here!
Delicious 'urple flavored blade.
#synthart #sword #aiweapon #photoshop #clipstudiopaint #retouching #justbuildthings #FLUX

An AI generated image of a colossal great sword. The weapon is made of heavy, dense steel. The pommel is mushroom shaped and silver and gold lacquered. It joins with a weave wrapped grip of brown and tan threads. This is joined to a heavy looking cross guard and hilt with a blazing orange energy gem mounted in the center. The metal is riveted and looks machined from some heavy industrial process. This effortlessly joins with the blade who's material is also riveted and bears the hallmarks of ship-plat and armor patterns. One can imagine this weapon resonating with photonic energy instead of outwardly projecting it in order to form a cutting edge.

I've been truly fortunate this week. Two really great swords from the same site. Mild amounts of tweaking to get them ready for modeling. And, I'm even doing a bit of painting for those that just need repair...
#synthart #sword #aiweapon #photoshop #clipstudiopaint #retouching #justbuildthings #FLUX

An AI generated image of a colossal great sword. The weapon is two handed and double edged. The pommel is pointed but dulled, protecting the leather wrapped grip. The cross guard is one long machined piece of chromed steel. The blade itself is energized through mysterious means and glows hotly with photonic energy. It too is chromed steel and is fluted toward the tang. The point is rounded and allows for limited thrusting.

Obviously, I might not have the best skills with naming conventions. But in my defense, neither did Base PSOII.
Now! If I could just get me a Chrome-plated Unicorn to ride into battle while swinging this ...
#synthart #sword #aiweapon #photoshop #clipstudiopaint #retouching #justbuildthings #FLUX

An AI image of a futuristic colossal great sword. The weapon is made of science fictional materials that are blackened by some process. The pommel has a blue jewel embedded in it and it's encircled by a silvered decorative inlay. The grip is ringed with metal spacers and looks functional. The cross guard and hilt is glowing fiercely with a bright yellow energy gem embedded in the center. The blade itself is bright white and guarantees a blistering hot slice when it strikes a mob on the battlefield.

It would appear some upgrades have gone in on Justbuildthings.com! The place is firing on all cylinders! I love these things! I can't wait to finish my first weapon set and start another!
#synthart #sword #aiweapon #photoshop #clipstudiopaint #retouching #justbuildthings #FLUX

A gathering of weapons, most notable of which is the new Partisan. Built of space age metals like its sister weapons, the polearm is infused with photonic energy and ready to slice through mobs on the battlefield. The head and edge are brilliant green. The langet and rondel are silver and black gray, featuring technological shapes like a printed circuit. The pole and haft feature green and black metal, including a ribbed grip structure toward the butt of the spear.

Super Eyepatch Wolf asked, "Who's life is (AI) improving?"
It's mine. My life is improving. I gave up on creating when it was clear I lacked the aptitude for art. But now? I'm filling out a weapon set.
#synthart #partisan #aiweapon #photoshop #clipstudiopaint #retouching #justbuildthings #FLUX

A superbly generated AI sword. The weapon is a brilliant mixture of technological, super sci-fi elements and traditional construction. The blade is infused with photonic energy and shines brilliantly. The hilt and gross guard promise protection and balance. The grip is wrapped with comforting, red leather and has just a hint of brilliant green by the pommel. The pommel is shapely and fits the overall motif. A brilliant red energy crystal is embedded in the ricasso, causing the wings of the cross guard to glow fiercely. The steel is silvered and drops to a cold blue toward the tip.

I love it when they come out of the oven perfect.
No notes! Ship it! Iterate it across a weapon set!
While the world is decrying that the internet is dead, I have never felt more alive!
#synthart #sword #aiweapon #photoshop #clipstudiopaint #retouching #justbuildthings #FLUX

An AI image of several weapons. Of note is the Double Saber. Like its sisters in the set, it is composed of a green hard-light cutting edge that is projected from a light weight metal composite alloy. The weapon itself is dark blue, green and silver steel, its grip covered in helpful gray covering for comfort and stability. Printed circuit details cover the blade in light and dark green accents.

I can't believe I get to do this!
I am, with some difficulty, slowly assembling my very own weapon set! This is amazing! This is incredible!
I'm really going to do it this time!!!
#synthart #sword #aiweapon #photoshop #clipstudiopaint #retouching #chatGPT #sora

An AI generated image of an energy sword that's perfect! The weapon is a great sword whose blade is made of hardened light. The blade shimmers with a heavenly light, it's hues cut from a rainbow. The crimson emitter in the hilt of the blade glows fiercely as it projects the energy that makes up the cutting edge. The cross guard is a durable, space-age metal composite that is etched with glowing details that do not overwhelm the design. Reds and yellows are used here to great effect! The grip is comfortable material shaped ergonomically as it wraps around the the weapon. One can imagine holding the blade for hours without fatigue. Then there is the pommel which hides a ruby, heart shaped detail that glows brightly and would look smart from the side or back of any Arks soldier.

No notes. It's perfect. Ship it!
The only things I did to it was: Lengthen the grip, proportion and straighten the blade.
It came out of the oven "singing!"
#synthart #sword #aiweapon #photoshop #clipstudiopaint #retouching #justbuildthings #FLUX

A crummy drawing of an energy sword with a marquee tool in clipstudiopaint.

An AI generated image of a pair of "soaring blades" in homage to PSO2s energy weapons. The weapon is made of space-age materials and covered in panel lines. The weapon's metal is grey and navy blue with black covering the grip and hand guard. The blade is hard-light energy projections that glow green with energy to form the cutting edge. The weapons are heavily photobashed after generation to mate with the overall style of the weapon set.

This took a lot more work than I was prepared for, but I am convinced this is the way forward! Because now, I am slowly building my very first Weapon Set!
I'm really doing it!
#synthart #sword #aiweapon #photoshop #clipstudiopaint #retouching #chatGPT #sora

A crummy marquee-tool drawn image of a colossal great-sword drawn in Clip-studio paint. The design is basic and lacks detail. The weapon sports a green-hardlight energy blade in the style of Phantasy Star Online 2 and is covered in Sci-Fi bumps and greebles.

An AI image of the same sword as re-imagined by OpenAIs Sora. The weapon is dripping with Space Opera Sci-fi fantasy greebles and packs a powerful cutting edge in the form of a green, hard-light cutting surface. The cross guard is hard, blocky space-age metal that wraps around to join with the pommel. The blue and gray metal well worn and looks battle ready to fight mobs in a video game. Weapon photoshopped to shape after generation.

From crummy marquee-tool crap-image to something I could see making it into a 3D print, Sora has my back.
LOOK AT THIS FUCKING THING!
THIS IS INCREDIBLE! I CAN'T BELIEVE I GET TO DO THIS!!!
#synthart #sword #aiweapon #photoshop #clipstudiopaint #retouching #chatGPT #sora

Guess who just took the plunge today!
#synthart #sword #aiweapon #photoshop #clipstudiopaint #retouching #chatGPT #sora

AI is challenging the geopolitical status quo - Help Net Security New data from Armis Labs shows that the threat of AI in cyberwarfare is growing, and the geopolitical status quo is now a reality.

AI-powered cyberattacks are reshaping geopolitics. With 73% of IT leaders fearing AI-driven nation-state attacks, organizations must proactively enhance defenses to counter growing threats☝️👩‍💻 #cyberwar #AIWeapon

An AI generated image of a futuristic colossal great sword. The weapon is spiral wrapped with a stubby pommel and made of blackened steel. The blade itself is dark purple hard-light energy and erupts from emitters in the dense, metallic cross guard. The weapon features many ruby-red energy ports, lights and emission gems all over it's design.

Justbuildthings is still down right now, but I have lots of weapons to continue stripping and building up. I really like the metal bits on this one!
#aiart #aigenerated #sword #aiweapon #photoshop #clipstudiopaint #retouching #justbuildthings

An AI generated image of a colossal energized great sword. The weapon's blade is made of energy and glows a cold blue. The grip is wound cords that look comfortable and "grippy" in one's hand. The cross guard and hilt is wide and thick, covered in light emitting jewels and utilizing gold energy nodes down the center of the blade. The blade is double edged and tipped with triple chevrons of light energy.

It's been a while. Pulled out one of the older generations and did a spit-and-polish on it. I realize I may have to quit fiddling around at get to modeling but Blender promises changes soon ...
#aiart #aigenerated #sword #aiweapon #photoshop #clipstudiopaint #retouching #justbuildthings

I said I wanted that sword.
Turns out, rebuilding the handle was quite a job. Gave up trying to save that tassel. (I wanted to keep it!) I have many parts but they all need some help ...
#aiart #aigenerated #sword #aiweapon #photoshop #clipstudiopaint #retouching #justbuildthings #stollen

I enjoy my swords and wanted to take a break from trying to figure out how to go about doing my thing with the launchers.
And wouldn't you know it, I got a honey of a sword right here!
#aiart #aigenerated #sword #aiweapon #photoshop #clipstudiopaint #retouching #justbuildthings

An AI generated, photoshopped launcher in the vein of Phantasy Star Online II. The weapon is gun metal gray and features three large, orange energy portals on it's hull. The weapon is a launcher and fires explosive rounds of hard-light matter. It is underslung and can be augmented by the users equipables. The barrel is large-bore and designed to double as a strike point for photon arts. The second grip can be folded down and away.

Well, here we are. It took a lot longer than I wanted and it's VERY overworked. So, I'll evaluate my process and see if I can improve. Still, as a first, I am happy with it for now ...
#aiart #aigenerated #ailauncher #aiweapon #photoshop #clipstudiopaint #retouching #justbuildthings

Two cut-to-pieces AI generated weapons in various stages of disassembly and reassembly in Clipstudio Paint. The idea is to use the pieces to construct unique weapons from the AI generated ones and achieve something unique in the effort. One is a gun-metal gray sword with a deep-blue and purple blade. The other is a man-portable cannon style launcher that didn't generate with an under-slung grip style. A custom grip is being bodged together above a transparent reference of a man-portable minigun sized to scale below it in red and black.

It struck me that if I work backwards from the launchers, I might be able to ape some of what I see going on in Classic PSOII weapon sets. Well, see how I go ...
#aiart #aigenerated #ailauncher #aiweapon #photoshop #clipstudiopaint #retouching #justbuildthings #parts

It's a joke/parody

For now ... Who knows what kind of crap the prezzie has cooked up for the future of policing.

#police #cops #itsajoke #itsajokechill #meme #funny #aitracking #aiweapon #colortracking