World-renowned animal photographer Tim Flack says artificial intelligence can easily imitate the style of his images, and creators aren’t paid for their work “scraped” by AI. .
To Matthew Thompson, News Correspondent
Saturday 15 April 2023 03:57 UK
AI art generators face backlash from artists who say the technology is “scraping” their work without their consent to create sophisticated images.
Tim Flack, a world-renowned animal photographer and president of the Association of Photographers, is among those who feel duped, saying artificial intelligence can easily imitate the style of his images. I’m here.
Sky News shot Flach using AI to generate a photo very similar to one of the originals.
“In the case of my tiger, I have to put a lot of resources into it. I have to be with the tiger.”The machine doesn’t have to do that.
“But at the moment, these images are generated by scraping our images and removing them from the website, along with the fact that there is no reward there.”
He added: “From a livelihood standpoint, is there a legal framework that will allow us to invest creatively going forward?”
Trade bodies are calling for urgent regulation.
Isabelle Dolan Chief Executive Officer The Photographers Association told Sky News: database. “
The government is currently preparing an AI Code of Practice, which will be voluntary at first.
Some artists see creative potential in AI.
Matt Collishaw will open an exhibition of his work with new technology in London next week.
He told Sky News: Here…and I think it’s the same with new iterations of technology.
“It will take time for people to learn how to exploit the full potential of this new tool.”
But some see it as just an artistic tool, while others worry about a deeper and more troubling overview of change.
Comic book artist Dave McKean said: [is] Redefining what creativity is – Never has there been a bigger gap between the sheer lack of effort, work, etc., and the enormous sophistication that comes from it.
“And I think it’s just a disgrace. I think what we’re going to lose in that is immeasurable.”
Of the AI companies Sky News contacted, only Stability AI responded.
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A spokesperson said the company is “building AI tools to unlock creative potential.”
“AI can help simplify the creative process, but it will not replace the creator,” they said. “For example, when using Stable Diffusion’s version, or his one of the many text-to-image applications built on that set of models, the artist is able to define the style, composition, and placement of his work. control.
“These models are designed to serve as assistive technologies and enhancements for artists in the same way digital cameras and photo-editing software did for photography.
“Like these technologies, we expect AI to open up new opportunities in the creative industry and expand the pie for paid artwork.
“We believe that a wide range of creative and professional talent will embrace AI and use it to implement designs faster and improve efficiency. AI helps professionals turn ideas into deliverables. It helps you get more creative control, saves time, and lowers production costs.”
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A government spokesperson said the ministers “seek to come up with a balanced and pragmatic approach that will enable AI innovators and creative industries to work together and grow together.”
The Intellectual Property Office plans to work with AI companies and rights owners to develop a code of practice and guidance on copyright and AI by the summer.
The spokesperson added that government agencies also “seek to make it easier for copyright owners to enforce their rights.”
“This includes providing guidance, coordinating systematic piracy intelligence, and encouraging the development of AI tools to aid in copyright enforcement,” they said.
