The 404 Media Podcast The AI Exodus Begins
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Jul 16, 2025 A crackdown is underway in the AI industry, sparking debates about ethics and usage. The controversial AI platform Civitai highlights the challenges of adult content generation, raising concerns over consent. In an interesting twist, a campaign strives to save historical signs in national parks, countering political narratives that threaten authenticity. The discussion includes the pitfalls of relying on AI to transform the media landscape, emphasizing that it may not be the savior many hope for.
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Civitai: Mostly Porn Platform
- Civitai primarily serves as a platform for adult content despite claims otherwise.
- Usage data shows up to 80-90% of the content on Civitai is pornographic.
AI Model Exodus To Hugging Face
- After Civitai banned AI models of real people, many were archived and rehosted on Hugging Face.
- Hugging Face hosts thousands of non-consensual AI models without enforcing strict content policies.
Power of Payment Processors
- Payment processors act as moral arbiters restricting adult content platforms.
- They often enforce bans broadly, affecting even consensual and legal adult content creators.