!exclusive! — Hentaisd 2021

In 2021, methods for updating models (like LoRA) were not as developed, so users often sought full model checkpoints (often 2GB to 4GB+ in size).

The provenance of training data in 2021 was often less regulated, leading to ongoing discussions about the ethical use of artist work in training sets. hentaisd 2021

For those archiving the evolution of AI art, 2021 represents a "pre-diffusion" or "early-diffusion" phase. Searching for Archived Content In 2021, methods for updating models (like LoRA)

In 2021, artists and technicians were experimenting heavily with models like VQGAN+CLIP. hentaisd 2021