Controversies Sparked Around the AI ArT

A number of controversies surrounding AI art have popped up in recent days.

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The idea that machines will create art isn't digestible to many.

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From the ethical implications of using AI art to its ownership dispute, there is no shortage of debate around the topic.

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Artists have begun to feel that AI paintings are ripping off their work.

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The biggest Stock image sites like Getty Images, FurAffinity, and Newgrounds have banned AI Art due to legal challenges.

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As per Getty Images CEO Craig Peters, there are big concerns about the copyright ownership of AI art.

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Ai tools have also been flagged for producing racist, pornographic, and biased images.

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It has been noted that many of the images created by AI are biased toward white people.

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All these reflect that AI is not bound to perpetuate disparities and unethically copy the work of popular artists, which is really concerning.

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