Vivago AI drops HiDream-O1 Image, ditching VAEs for crisp 2K posters
Vivago AI just released HiDream-O1 Image, an open-source visual model that bypasses traditional VAEs to generate pixels end-to-end. It pushes 2K resolution while nailing text rendering and complex infographic layouts where other open models stumble. The weights clock in at a hefty 32GB across base and dev versions, meaning you will need beefy GPU hardware to self-host it.