Tool preventing AI mimicry cracked; artists wonder what's next
What is Glaze and why was it created?
Glaze is a tool designed to protect artists' work from being replicated by AI image generators. It adds a small amount of imperceptible noise to images, making it difficult for AI models to copy artists' unique styles without their consent or compensation. The Glaze Project, which offers this tool, aims to help artists prevent style mimicry and poison AI models to discourage data scraping.
How do AI image generators threaten artists?
AI image generators can replicate a wide range of unique styles, potentially diluting artists' brands and replacing them in the market1. Lesser-known artists may struggle to prove AI models are referencing their works, and every image uploaded risks contributing to an artist's downfall, potentially watering down demand for their own work.
What led to Adobe removing AI-generated images?
Adobe removed AI-generated images after the estate of Ansel Adams, a famous photographer, condemned the company for selling AI images that replicated Adams' style2. The AI-generated images were in violation of Adobe's own policy that prohibits images created using prompts containing other artist names or prompts intended to copy another artist.