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AI Image Generation
5 notes move from the word to a real choice at work — understand it first, then decide whether to use it.
Each note stands alone, or becomes the next step in this thread.
THE QUESTION THIS PAGE ANSWERS
ANSWER FIRSTWhat is AI Image Generation, and which AI decisions does it change?
One starts from text, the other from an image. PMs must know when to use which This page keeps the related concepts, common mistakes, and practical notes in one reading thread.
First decide whether you are blocked by a definition, a choice, or verification; then choose the closest of the 5 notes below.
Start with “Text-to-Image vs Image-to-Image: Two Different Things,” then restate the conclusion using your own task.
Do not treat every method in a topic as interchangeable. The answer changes with the input, risk, and acceptance bar.
THIS QUESTION THREAD
Put the word back inside the choice it changes.
Text-to-Image vs Image-to-Image: Two Different Things
One starts from text, the other from an image. PMs must know when to use which
Using AI to Write Prompts for AI
User says "draw a cat at sunset," but the image model needs an entirely different description — the fix is using an LLM as translator
Character Consistency: The Hardest Product Problem
The same IP looks different every time. Why it's hard and how to think about it as a PM
Models Go Down — Then What?
Multi-model fallback chain logic: priorities, allowlists, health checks, graceful degradation when all fail
Image Generation Productization Checklist
What's still missing between "API works" and "users can use it" — one checklist to see it all