Midjourney's V7: Because Your AI-Generated Cat Wearing a Tuxedo Just Wasn't Surreal Enough

In a groundbreaking move that has left the internet both amazed and slightly confused, Midjourney has unleashed V7, its latest AI image model, after what felt like a millennium in tech years. The announcement came at the stroke of midnight ET on Thursday, presumably because nothing good ever happens at midnight, but here we are.

This new model promises to generate images that are even more indistinguishable from reality, or at least from the kind of reality where dogs can do algebra and trees are made of spaghetti. V7 is rolling out in alpha, which is tech speak for "we're pretty sure it works, but let's let the internet break it first."

The timing is impeccable, coming hot on the heels of OpenAI's latest viral sensation, because in the world of AI, if you're not first, you're last. Or in this case, you're a week late to the party but brought a cooler gift.

What can users expect from V7? The ability to generate images so realistic, you'll question whether your own memories are AI-generated. Want a photo of a dinosaur sipping tea at the Eiffel Tower? Done. Need a visual of your cat as a 17th-century aristocrat? Consider it painted. The possibilities are endless, or at least until the AI decides it's done humoring you.

Critics are calling V7 a "game-changer," while simultaneously wondering if we've all collectively lost the plot. Meanwhile, artists everywhere are either inspired or terrified, which is pretty much the standard reaction to any AI advancement these days.

So, buckle up and prepare your prompts, because Midjourney's V7 is here to turn your wildest dreams into JPEGs. Just don't ask it to explain how it does it. Some mysteries are best left unsolved.