Stability AI is facing a copyright infringement lawsuit from Getty Images, which claims that the AI company's image-generation model has used its vast photographer archives without permission. Getty alleges that Stability's technology outputs images featuring their watermarks, a violation of their copyrights. Stability argues that Getty's legal tactics signify a fear of losing relevance in the face of AI advancements. The case highlights a broader discussion about the balance between technological innovation and copyright law, raising questions about compensation for creatives in the age of AI.
Stability AI described Getty Images' lawsuit as an existential threat to the generative AI industry, accusing the company of using fanciful legal routes to combat innovation.
Getty Images claims Stability AI trained its image generation model on their copyrighted photographs, leading to the output of images still bearing Getty's watermarks.
Lawyers for Getty highlighted that the legal battle is not about creativity versus technology but about unlicensed use of copyrighted works without compensation by AI companies.
Lindsay Lane KC from Getty called the Stability AI team "self-indulgent tech geeks" indifferent to the risks their AI innovations pose to the creative industry.
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