Main topic: Copyright concerns and potential lawsuits surrounding generative AI tools.
Key points:
1. The New York Times may sue OpenAI for allegedly using its copyrighted content without permission or compensation.
2. Getty Images previously sued Stability AI for using its photos without a license to train its AI system.
3. OpenAI has begun acknowledging copyright issues and signed an agreement with the Associated Press to license its news archive.
The main topic is the use of generative AI image models and AI-powered creativity tools.
Key points:
1. The images created using generative AI models are for entertainment and curiosity.
2. The images highlight the biases and stereotypes within AI models and should not be seen as accurate depictions of the human experience.
3. The post promotes AI-powered infinity quizzes and encourages readers to become Community Contributors for BuzzFeed.
Generative AI is starting to impact the animation and visual effects industry, with companies like Base Media exploring its potentials, but concerns about job security and copyright infringement remain.
Microsoft is reportedly experimenting with new AI-powered features for Windows apps such as Photos, Snipping Tool, and Paint, including optical character recognition, separating objects from backgrounds, and generative AI image creation.
Recent advancements in generative AI have led to the development of text-to-image models that can create highly realistic images using text prompts, but refining these models to generate specific content can be challenging; however, researchers have introduced an image prompt adapter called IP-Adapter that improves the controllability and compatibility of these models.
Dezeen, an online architecture and design resource, has outlined its policy on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in text and image generation, stating that while they embrace new technology, they do not publish stories that use AI-generated text unless it is focused on AI and clearly labeled as such, and they favor publishing human-authored illustrations over AI-generated images.
Two popular user interfaces for the AI system Stable Diffusion, Automatic 1111 and InvokeAI, have released major upgrades, providing more features and better performance for generating realistic images and art from text prompts.
Artificial intelligence (AI) image generation tools, such as Midjourney and DALL·E 2, have gained popularity for their ability to create photorealistic images, artwork, and sketches with just a few text prompts. Other image generators like DreamStudio, Dream by WOMBO, and Canva offer unique features and styles for generating a wide range of images. However, copyright issues surrounding AI-generated images have led to ongoing lawsuits.
AI-generated images in Copy Magazine reveal the uncanny perfection of fashion photography and serve as a warning to break free from repeating past styles, prompting questions about ethics and copyright in AI image generation.
OpenAI has released DALL-E 3, an AI image synthesis model integrated with ChatGPT, that can generate images based on complex descriptions and handle in-image text generation without the need for manual engineering.
Leading tech companies are working to integrate text-to-image generators into popular tools such as Microsoft Paint, Adobe Photoshop, YouTube, and ChatGPT, with a focus on implementing stronger safeguards against copyright infringement and troubling content to convince consumers, businesses, and regulators of their reliability and ethical use.
Getty Images is reaffirming its stance against AI-generated content by banning submissions created with Adobe's Firefly-powered generative AI tools, a move that contrasts with competitor Shutterstock's allowance of AI-generated content.
The US Copyright Office has ruled for the third time that AI-generated art cannot be copyrighted, raising questions about whether AI-generated art is categorically excluded from copyright protection or if human creators should be listed as the image's creator. The office's position, which is based on existing copyright doctrine, has been criticized for being unscalable and a potential quagmire, as it fails to consider the creative choices made by AI systems similar to those made by human photographers.
OpenAI has published a technical paper discussing the challenges and limitations of GPT-4V, its text-generating AI model with image analysis capabilities, including issues with hallucinations, bias, and incorrect inferences.
Microsoft is introducing a new AI-powered image generation tool called Paint Cocreator, which allows users to create digital images by describing them with text prompts. The tool generates three variations of artwork for users to choose from and includes content filtering to block inappropriate images.
Tech companies using generative AI models are being urged by artists, including Margaret Atwood and Dan Brown, to compensate them for the use of their work, as lawsuits are brought against vendors for copyright infringement; however, there is currently no consensus on the amount artists should be paid, leading to unclear compensation policies from generative AI vendors such as Adobe and Getty Images.
DALL-E 3, an upgrade to OpenAI's popular AI image generator, has been made available to the public through Microsoft's Image Creator tool, offering significantly improved images and text interpretation capabilities.
Microsoft's Bing Image Creator, an AI-based tool, is being used by users to generate images of popular characters like Kirby flying planes into skyscrapers, raising concerns about the limitations of AI moderation.
Meta has unveiled new AI tools for advertisers, using image and text generation to make it easier for businesses of all sizes to create ads on its platforms, potentially boosting its advertising revenue. While automation saves time, some worry that AI tools could threaten jobs and compromise the quality of ads.
Getty Images has developed an AI tool that respects artists' copyrights by training it exclusively on licensed data, ensuring creators are rewarded as the tool grows in popularity over time.
AI-generated stickers are causing controversy as users create obscene and offensive images, Microsoft Bing's image generation feature leads to pictures of celebrities and video game characters committing the 9/11 attacks, a person is injured by a Cruise robotaxi, and a new report reveals the weaponization of AI by autocratic governments. On another note, there is a growing concern among artists about their survival in a market where AI replaces them, and an interview highlights how AI is aiding government censorship and fueling disinformation campaigns.
Bing's Image Creator software has implemented broad and strict rules to ensure trust and safety, but it is applying those rules in a way that goes beyond expectations, potentially limiting creative expression and raising concerns about AI's impact on important contexts such as medicine and hiring.
Adobe showcased its plans for generative AI technology in Photoshop, Illustrator, and other design apps at its annual MAX conference, including improvements to its AI image generation model, the introduction of a generative AI model for creating vector graphics, and the launch of a new AI model for generating templates for social media posts and marketing assets.
Adobe has announced upgrades to its Firefly family of generative AI tools, including improvements to image generation in Photoshop, the introduction of generative AI to Adobe Illustrator designs, and the addition of text prompt abilities to Adobe Express layouts. The new AI model offers better image quality and detail through training on more images, and users can steer generation with photography parameters.
Google has announced the launch of its Search Generative Experience (SGE), allowing users to create images and written drafts from text prompts, similar to Microsoft's OpenAI-based Bing Chat feature. The tool is powered by Google's Imagen family of AI models and includes features to refine queries and generate AI-generated images from Google Images. The company emphasizes responsible deployment and restricts certain types of images, while also enabling export of drafts to Google Docs or Gmail.
Google is experimenting with a new feature within its AI-powered Search Generative Experience that allows users to generate AI images directly from within Google Search by typing a text description.
Google has announced new AI features for Google Search, allowing users to generate images and get writing inspiration using generative AI capabilities.
The rise of AI image generation tools has sparked debate within the creative community, with some artists embracing their use for inspiration and idea generation, while others question the potential oversimplification of art through technology. Many artists see AI as a powerful tool to enhance their creative process, but also acknowledge the need for a strong artistic voice and concept. However, legal issues surrounding ownership and copyright of AI-generated artwork still remain unresolved.
Google has launched a text-to-image tool that allows users to generate images based on text descriptions, with safety measures to prevent misuse.
Microsoft, Adobe, and other major companies are pledging to add metadata to AI-generated images to indicate their machine-made nature using a special symbol, in an effort to combat misinformation and provide transparency about the origins of the images.
Google is adding a new feature to its search engine that allows users to generate images using text prompts, similar to Microsoft's Bing, but with strict content filtering to prevent misuse and offensive content.
Nvidia has released Masterpiece X, an application that aims to revolutionize 3D modeling using generative AI, but the company faces geopolitical challenges that threaten its dominance in hardware, particularly with the US administration tightening restrictions on AI chip exports to China.
Nvidia is embracing generative AI in its robotics offerings, aiming to accelerate its adoption among roboticists and provide productivity improvements through features such as composing emails and generating stunning images.
OpenAI has released its Dall-E 3 technology, which combines generative AI with text prompts to create detailed and improved images, incorporating enhancements from its ChatGPT technology.
OpenAI's latest AI image generator model, DALL-E 3, is now available to paying customers of ChatGPT Enterprise and Plus, allowing users to create unique images by instructing the chatbot and offering revisions in the chat, while OpenAI emphasizes responsible development and deployment and addresses concerns such as safety, graphic content generation, and demographic representation.
