Recently there's been a lot of debate about using AI to create artwork. There are arguments on both sides of the debate that could sway you to go in either direction. We've all heard many of the arguments for and against.
Those for AI created artwork see it as a great tool for creators, while those who advocate against it see it as stealing the work of other artists.
While this author can say they don't know in-depth every in and out of AI creation they get the gist. It has been said that AI creation sties don't actually create new art from existing pieces, it simply learns from the billions of images it studies so it can create its own work. Whether this is an accurate depiction of how these apps work, I can't say for certain. However, consider this, Adobe has a disclaimer on their new AI creation programs stating that the following - ... all generated output is for personal use only and cannot be used commercially.
Adobe is one of the largest and well known programs for digital image creation. If they're telling you that AI created artwork can't be used commercially, we should probably take that into consideration. There are some cover design groups who won't allow AI created designs to be posted in the group because it is so controversial.
If you're searching for a graphic designer to create artwork for your books, whether it's a cover design or promotional materials, it's best to ask them how they create their designs. Do they draw? Use stock image? Or create using AI software? If your designer is using AI to create their work you might want to think long and hard before contracting them to create a design for you. You might run into issues down the line.
AI creation certainly isn't a new concept, but the use of it to create on the scale it's being used now is new and with this explosion of users creating with these artificial intelligence based sites and apps issues will certainly crop up. Currently there is no regulation that I've seen concerning use of AI created images (or writing). It may or may not come around at some point.
For the moment from what I've seen, it's a better safe than sorry situation.
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