Do Ai image-generators violate artists' rights?

The suit alleges that the AI image-generators violate the rights of millions of artists by ingesting huge troves of digital images and then producing derivative works that compete against the originals. The artists say they are not inherently opposed to AI, but they don't want to be exploited by it.

Will AI lead to lawsuits?

Attorneys have predicted that with the increase in use of AI and the lack of regulations on the matter, lawsuits will follow.

How can artists defend themselves against generative AI?

Artists are turning not just to the courts but also to technology to defend themselves against generative AI. Prompted by demand, a team at the University of Chicago launched their free-to-use "Glaze" software last week to help protect original works.

Are AI tools infringing on the copyrights of artists behind images?

But in doing so, are those A.I. tools infringing on the copyrights of the artists behind those images? That question is at the heart of two new lawsuits. Last week, Seattle-based stock image giant Getty Images announced that it has initiated legal proceedings against Stability AI, the maker of Stable Diffusion.