Thousands of Artists Unknowingly Have Work Used to Train AI Art Generator Midjourney
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Thousands of artists were named in a viral list revealing those whose work was used to train AI art generator Midjourney without consent. Artists range from Norman Rockwell to Wes Anderson.
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Amended lawsuit filed by group of artists alleges companies behind AI art generators stole artwork to train systems and profit without compensating artists.
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Spreadsheet linked in Midjourney Discord named over 20,000 artists whose work was allegedly used. Public access closed after artist Jon Lam shared and it went viral.
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Artists express frustration over lack of regulation, consent and compensation while apps profit from mass-produced imitations of their work.
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Major figures named include Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Matt Groening, Seth MacFarlane, Hayao Miyazaki and Tim Burton. Midjourney founder admitted not seeking consent from living artists.