GenAI Image Boom Raises Concerns Over Copyright, Trust
• GenAI image tools like DALL-E, MidJourney, and Stability AI have created over 15 billion images in the past year, raising concerns over copyright and authenticity.
• Artists and photographers are suing AI companies for scraping images without permission to train models, impacting intellectual property.
• AI-generated fake images and deepfakes risk undermining truth and spreading misinformation, negatively impacting consumer trust.
• Transparency measures like watermarks and content credentials help reassure consumers about the origins of images.
• Balancing innovation with ethical concerns around authenticity is crucial as GenAI imaging continues advancing rapidly.