The Controversy of AI Art Generation

Hey, Equity family! While we're off preparing more end-of-year special episodes for you, we wanted to share an episode from our sister pod: The TechCrunch Podcast.

This week Darrell Etherington talks with Taylor Hatmaker on to talk about Lensa AI and the possible ramifications for artists. Then we’ll hear from some attendees at the TC sessions: Space event  And as always, Darrell breaks down the biggest stories in tech.

Articles from the episode:

• Lensa AI, the app making ‘magic avatars,’ raises red flags for artists
• UPDATED: It’s way too easy to trick Lensa AI into making NSFW images
• Read all of the stories from TC Sessions: Space

Other news from the week:

• Meta won’t let staff discuss topics like abortion, gun control and vaccines at work
• Amazon will give your overworked delivery driver $5 if you ask Alexa to say thank you
• Confirmed: Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield stepping down in January
• The FTC is suing to block Microsoft from buying Activision

Credits: Equity is produced by Theresa Loconsolo with editing by Kell. Bryce Durbin is our Illustrator. We'd also like to thank the audience development team and Henry Pickavet, who manages TechCrunch audio products.

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