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Plus, the ethical AI dilemma, solved. AI that supports creators every step of the way »]( [StackSkills]( [Advertise]( | [Talk To Us](mailto:letschat@getthefuturist.com) | [Shop]( | [Unsubscribe]( [The Futurist is your daily tech, cosmic, and science (both weird or otherwise) newsletter with articles and content curated just for you.]( [/curious] [UC student explores AI art ethics | University of Cincinnati]( [UC student explores AI art ethics]( “Some generative AI programs allow users to create a new image in the style of an established artist. That leads to questions of whether the new art is stealing from the original or simply is inspired by it. ‘Anything we see comes from a source of inspiration, whether from nature, media, or even another medium,’ Basty said. … Even when something new is created with AI, ownership can be complicated. Does the person who entered the prompt deserve credit for creating an image, or does the person who created the program deserve the credit?” [// University of Cincinnati »]( Meet the brand that ethically trained its AI — and doesn’t leave you feeling icky for using it [/cheer] [Adobe - Who knew AI could actually be ethical? (Thanks, Adobe) | [Partner]]( [Who knew AI could actually be ethical? (Thanks, Adobe)]( With all the buzz around AI, it’s easy to feel uneasy. But Adobe Firefly stands above the crowded landscape of sketchy AI models as one that protects creators’ rights. Whereas other models scrape content without permission, Adobe Firefly plays by the rules, ensuring transparency and taking a stand for ethical AI use. You may still feel hesitant — which is valid — but Adobe is pretty committed to changing your mind. Click below to keep reading about how they’re setting a new standard for the creative industry. [Ad] [// Stay creative »]( [/creative] [Part scary, part exciting: How artists are using AI in their work | CNBC]( [Part scary, part exciting: How artists are using AI in their work]( “The art world — like many industries — is grappling with how best to use artificial intelligence, especially in its latest form, generative AI. Image generators like Midjourney and OpenAI’s DALL-E 3 [or [Adobe Firefly]( can produce pictures from written prompts, and such technology has been used to create a magazine cover, win an art prize, and dress the Pope in a white puffer jacket. Some artists CNBC spoke to described the technology’s potential as being scary or a threat or expressed concerns about copyright. But they also said they were excited about what generative AI might bring.” [// CNBC »]( [/meme] [The impact of AI on the creative industry | AutoGPT]( [// Do your job faster and more easily, too, with Adobe Firefly »]( [/hustle] [AI art is only a threat if we let ‘prompt-jockeys’ take control | Creative Bloq]( [AI art is only a threat if we let ‘prompt-jockeys’ take control]( “I believe generative AI art tools can be an ally for artists, helping us improve workflows, find new ideas, and speed up creativity. The generic nature of AI art can work in our favor, as text prompts alone really can't replace the imagination of artists. … I believe that we, as creatives, can steer this generative power in a much more interesting direction by utilizing all our existing skills and applying a layer of generative AI where it makes sense for us. By taking a 3D scene 90% of the way, for instance, we can focus much more on storytelling, image composition, aesthetics, and design instead of spending ages in the time-sink that is the last 10% of an art piece or production.” [// Creative Bloq »]( AI isn’t your enemy. It’s your new favorite coworker. And this one is the star of the team… [/discover] [Adobe - Relax, Adobe’s AI isn’t coming for your job | [Partner]]( [Relax, Adobe’s AI isn’t coming for your job]( AI can feel like a threat, but Adobe’s approach is different. Firefly is designed to respect creators, not replace them, ensuring your work stays yours. No sneaky content scraping, no copyright drama — just tools that help, not hinder. If you’ve been anxious about AI, Adobe’s here to ease those worries. Ready to see how? [Ad] [// Learn about AI »]( [/dicey] [7 AI ethical issues artists need to answer before using generative technology | ThePhoblographer]( [7 AI ethical issues artists need to answer before using generative technology]( “The rapid adoption of generative AI has allowed the technology to bleed over the edges, seeping into multiple areas of modern life at a dizzying pace. Yes, artists can easily avoid opening up ChatGPT. But harder still is avoiding [Lightroom’s smart masking tools or Photoshop’s new heal tool](. … The AI ethical issues surrounding the latest advancements need to be discussed at a pace that matches the rapid implementation of machine learning. As generative AI continues to evolve, both artists and tech users need to both understand and navigate these seven ethical issues of generative AI.” [// ThePhoblographer »]( Powered by StackCommerce 73 Market Street | Venice, CA 90291 Copyright © 2023 StackCommerce All rights reserved [Unsubscribe.]( [View this email in your browser.](