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AI tools are significantly disrupting the photography industry by offering cheaper, efficient, and increasingly realistic images, threatening traditional photographers especially in headshots and stock photography, though concerns about authenticity and artistic value remain.
Nothing was found to have used professional stock images instead of actual photos taken by the Phone 3 in their demo units, with the images being licensed photos taken before the device's release. The company acknowledged the mistake, stating the images were placeholders that should have been replaced.
Adobe faced criticism from the Ansel Adams estate for selling AI-generated images labeled as "Ansel Adams-style" on its stock image platform. The estate accused Adobe of unauthorized use of Adams' name and repeatedly contacted the company since August 2023. Adobe removed the offending content and promised to enforce its platform rules more strictly. The Adams estate urged Adobe to proactively address such issues and respect the creative community's intellectual property.
Disney's promotional poster for the second season of "Loki" has been accused of being AI-generated imagery, with telltale signs including squiggly symbols and figures surrounding the character's head. The stock image used in the poster, sourced from Shutterstock, shows similarities to other AI-generated content from the same contributor. The rise of generative AI tools has raised concerns about ownership and the automation of creative skills. The controversy has irked the illustrator community and sparked a discussion about the ethics of replacing artists' work with AI-generated imagery.