Etsy adds AI-generated item guidelines in new seller policy
What action will Etsy take against listings of AI prompts?
Etsy will flag and remove listings of AI prompts, such as "10,000 Midjourney Prompts" and "Ultimate ChatGPT Prompts Pack." This action is in response to the growing presence of AI-generated items on the platform and aims to maintain transparency and a focus on handmade products.
What new labels did Etsy introduce in its seller policy?
Etsy introduced new labels in its seller policy to clarify the level of "human involvement" in the creation of products1. These labels include "Handpicked" for vintage goods, "Sourced" for craft and party supplies, "Handmade" for products made by the seller themselves or with tools like a 3D printer, and "Designed" for items designed with generative AI or other digital tools1.
How do the new labels indicate human involvement in products?
The new labels on Etsy indicate the level of human involvement in products by classifying them as "Handmade", "Designed", "Sourced", or "Handpicked". "Handmade" refers to products made by the seller, "Designed" indicates items created using AI tools or other digital methods, "Sourced" is for craft and party supplies, and "Handpicked" is for vintage goods chosen by the store owner.