Stability AI launches SDXL 0.9 with massive detail jump
Stability AI just launched SDXL 0.9, bringing a significant upgrade to its flagship text-to-image pipeline over the April beta. It uses a 6.6B parameter two-stage ensemble to generate high-res 1024x1024 visuals while still fitting on a consumer GPU with 8GB VRAM. Why it matters: High-fidelity open models are closing the gap with closed competitors, with a full open release slated for mid-July.