Getty Images Teams Up with Nvidia to Launch AI-Powered Image Generator
Getty Images has partnered with AI hardware and software vendor Nvidia to launch Generative AI by Getty Images, an AI-powered image generator trained on Edify models in Nvidia Picasso. This new tool allows Getty customers to create and download visuals with a royalty-free license. Getty has also made it clear that the images created with this tool will not be added to their libraries. In addition, contributors will be compensated for training the tool.
Protecting Intellectual Property
Getty’s new AI image tool comes on the heels of a lawsuit they filed against Stability AI for allegedly using Getty’s images to train their own AI image generator. By developing this tool, Getty is taking steps to protect their market share and leverage their existing image libraries. This move is seen as a way for Getty to assert ownership over their intellectual property.
Benefit for Artists and Businesses
For artists and businesses hesitant about using AI-generated images, this tool may be the best solution. It provides a sense of comfort and security, removing concerns about copyright infringement and lowering the costs associated with hiring artists. Getty’s tool acts as a representative and allows artists to license their work for commercial fashion.
The Ethical Question
Despite the benefits for Getty, Nvidia, and some artists and businesses, ethical concerns remain. Critics argue that the tool contributes to the replacement of human artists by AI systems. There is a fear that generative AI could encroach upon the exclusive workspace of human artists, posing a threat to their profession. Additionally, Getty will need to address issues such as bias in the system and regularly update their data to meet user needs.
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