Getty Images is the latest to join the club banning AI-Based contents
The newest company to join the group that forbids the upload and sale of graphics created by artificial intelligence is Getty Images. Members of the club already include Purpleport and Newgrounds, who first announced the prohibition. The CEO of Getty Images claims that the decision to outlaw AI-generated illustrations was made with the issues surrounding their generation in mind. The CEO claimed that the need to protect the site’s users also drove the decision. The CEO also mentioned that there are pending lawsuits addressing copyright concerns with AI imagery. Craig Peters continued by saying that the business is making these choices with its users in mind.
Regarding the query of whether he has faced any legal challenges regarding the use of AI-based images, the Getty Images CEO remained silent. According to the CEO, such photographs make up a very small portion of the website. He reaffirmed his commitment to safeguarding users’ interests as well as the company’s reputation. Additionally, depictions of artificial intelligence have been taken down from various platforms for reasons other than client interest. FurAffinity, the company that banned AI illustrations from its website, says it did this because it thinks the work done by human artists is better.
News reports state that Shutterstock, regarded as Getty’s rival, has not yet put a complete ban on AI-based photos. According to reports, the corporation now permits the limited use of these photographs on its site. When asked if artificial intelligence images pose a threat, the founder of Getty Images said no. According to the CEO, synthetic images are a division of technology. The CEO of Getty has said that he will use user reports to get rid of any AI photos until there is a way to find them.
The makers of these photographs contend that it is legal to employ technology nevertheless. Several copyrighted photographs from different websites, web portals, and blogs are reportedly used by the AI technology program. Despite the fact that scraping of photos is permitted by US law, fair use of such photos is a concern. The legal support for fair use standards is insufficient for the commercial usage of the photos. There is a call from several sources for new laws to govern this area. Despite what AI generators assert, the legitimacy of these photographs will undoubtedly be questioned.