A.I. Image Generators Face Backlash Over Potential Copyright Infringements
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User tries A.I. image generator Midjourney and is intrigued, but then realizes it may be exploiting artists by training on their work without permission.
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Tests show Midjourney can reproduce copyrighted images from movies, video games, etc. when given prompts, raising legal questions.
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A.I. companies claim using copyrighted material for training is "fair use" and reproductions are a bug, but critics argue otherwise.
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Lawsuits against A.I. companies like OpenAI allege copyright infringement. Outcome unclear given "new frontier".
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Safeguards help but don't fully prevent A.I. from producing nearly identical copyrighted images, suggesting a deeper issue.