Artists Embrace New Tools to Safeguard Their Work from AI's Influence

Artists and researchers are developing new tools to protect art and images from the grasp of artificial intelligence (AI). Glaze, developed by computer scientists at the University of Chicago, uses pixel-level tweaks to make artworks imperceptible to AI models, preventing them from understanding the images. Another tool, PhotoGuard, developed by researchers at MIT, puts an invisible "immunization" over images, making them resistant to manipulation by AI models. These tools aim to protect artists' unique works and prevent the theft and misuse of images online. However, artists and researchers emphasize the need for regulation to address the broader risks posed by AI-generated images and deepfakes.