Deep Dream Generator
Google's hallucinating network turned into a service, still perfectly capable of putting dog faces into absolutely everything.
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How to get the most from it
Deep Dream Generator sits in Glitch Art under Make, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- Expect to create an account before you get far.
- Go in expecting something weird, unsettling and beautiful.
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Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Seeing the internet at its least explicable
- A little creeping unease
- Looking at something lovely
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
Deep Dream Generator: quick answers
Is Deep Dream Generator free?
Yes. Deep Dream Generator is free to use, though it asks you to sign up.
Do I need an account to use Deep Dream Generator?
Yes. Deep Dream Generator asks you to create an account before you get far.
Does Deep Dream Generator work on a phone?
Yes. Deep Dream Generator works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Deep Dream Generator safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Deep Dream Generator take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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