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The Truth about Text-to-Image AI Art: Our Experience with Mid Journey and Stable Diffusion
We spent days trying to illustrate my daughter's story with AI art tools like Midjourney and Stable Diffusion—only to hit a wall maintaining character consistency across scenes. (Note: AI image generation has improved dramatically since this 2023 post. Tools like Midjourney v6+, DALL-E 3, and Flux now handle character consistency much better.)
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FSA 101: A Practical Guide for Expats in the US
FSAs let expats in the US save thousands on healthcare and childcare through pre-tax dollars—but enrollment timing and use-it-or-lose-it rules require strategy.
Enrolling Children in US Schools: A Guide for International Families
Navigating the US school system as an international family means understanding three school types, proving residency, and meeting state-specific requirements—here's what you need to know.
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I have seen the first iteration of ads in Bing Chat, and here is how they look like
No. 05AIThe Potential Impact of Chat on Paid Search Revenue and SEO
No. 06Living in the USAdjusting to a New Culture as an Expat in the US: A Guide for a Successful Transition
No. 07AIReactions to "Bing AI Can't Be Trusted"
No. 08GeopoliticsThe Alarming Probabilities of Disruptive Conflicts and Wars, as Predicted by Ray Dalio
No. 09AIInterest in chatGPT doubled in the US over the past two weeks (late Jan to early Feb 2023)
No. 10Expats in the USRelocating to the US as an Expat? Here Are the Top Cities to Consider
No. 11AIStep into the future: OpenAI & ChatGPT's Integration with Office 365
No. 12AIBing and OpenAI Integration: A Game Changer in Search Engine Technology?
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