Click Here 144. Generative AI: Is it creative or just copying the rest of us?
Jul 2, 2024
Explore the legal battles between human creators and generative AI models, diving into unauthorized use of artwork, challenges with AI-generated pieces, and the intersection of AI and copyright law. Learn how artists are fighting back and leveraging AI for innovative art creation.
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AI Art Theft
- Artist Kelly McKernan's artwork was used without permission to train AI image generators.
- This resulted in AI-generated art being displayed as top search results for Kelly's name, impacting their income and well-being.
Artists' Clearer Claim
- Unlike writers, artists like Kelly McKernan can demonstrate direct financial losses due to AI.
- AI-generated versions of their work displace their original art in search results and commissions.
Class Action Lawsuit
- Kelly McKernan joined a class-action lawsuit against companies like Midjourney and Stability AI.
- They aim to either stop the unauthorized use of their art for AI training or receive compensation for its use.