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== General controversies surrounding generative AI ==
==General controversies surrounding generative AI==
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== Specific Controversies Involving Generative AI ==
==Specific controversies involving generative AI==


=== Reddit training AI on posts ===
===Reddit training AI on posts===
In late 2024, [[Reddit]] announced the release of 'Reddit Answers,' a Language Learning Model (LLM) that was publicly stated<ref>https://support.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/articles/32026729424916-Reddit-Answers-Currently-in-Beta</ref> to use content created by users to train the tool, without requiring prior consent or prior public notice. <!-- Needs further coverage here -->
In late 2024, [[Reddit]] announced the release of 'Reddit Answers,' a large language model (LLM) that was publicly stated<ref>https://support.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/articles/32026729424916-Reddit-Answers-Currently-in-Beta</ref> to use content created by users to train the tool, without requiring prior consent or prior public notice. <!-- Needs further coverage here -->


=== DeviantArt DreamUp <!-- Considering the over 2 year long history that continues to have new drama stir from this, we should look into eventually making a dedicated article focused on DreamUp --> ===
===DeviantArt DreamUp<!-- Considering the over 2 year long history that continues to have new drama stir from this, we should look into eventually making a dedicated article focused on DreamUp -->===
While more speculative, it is reasonable for users to assume<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/AI_Generator_Guide/comments/167sbit/what_i_think_about_deviantarts_ai_choices/</ref> that when [[DeviantArt]] initially automatically opted all users into allowing their work to be training data for generative AI<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/izzy-paw/journal/deviantart-s-AI-art-program-and-how-to-opt-out-936581886</ref><ref>https://en.digitalreport.com.tr/deviantart-dreamup-how-to-use-ai-opt-out/</ref>, that all content uploaded to DeviantArt was used as training data for their DreamUp tool, however according to statements from DeviantArt CEO Moti Levy<ref>https://www.theverge.com/2022/11/15/23449036/deviantart-ai-art-dreamup-training-data-controversy</ref>, DeviantArt did not plan or intend to train their tool based on user-generated works and that any user-generated works that were used in their model, were introduced by StabilityAI. Regardless, the introduction of DreamUp to the art sharing platform has both stirred controversy on the platform<ref>https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/11/deviantart-upsets-artists-with-its-new-ai-art-generator-dreamup/</ref>, and also fractured the platform into 2 parties<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGj_3OhMrAU</ref>, those for generative AI (typically those who hold newer accounts) and those against (typically users who have existed on the platform for far longer.) Due to the introduction of DreamUp, the platform has been cluttered by AI generated images, and staff have historically, frequently, and intentionally featured multiple users who exclusively upload GenAI content<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/team/art/DeviantArt-Seller-StygianAI-1077776294</ref><ref>https://www.deviantart.com/team/art/Create-on-DeviantArt-VeilAI-1108146133</ref><ref>https://www.deviantart.com/team/art/DeviantArt-Seller-ExeFelix-1075192370</ref> or post content that uses generative content as a base<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/team/art/Create-on-DeviantArt-AKoukis-1108151629</ref>, with a majority of featured creators being ones who nearly or exclusively upload AI generated content.<!-- I was scrolling through their gallery and most featured artist posts were about AI creators, I stopped my search when I reached posts that released before the generative AI controversies on the platform occurred, which had a rough stopping point of around Q4 2022.
While more speculative, it is reasonable for users to assume<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/AI_Generator_Guide/comments/167sbit/what_i_think_about_deviantarts_ai_choices/</ref> that when [[DeviantArt]] initially automatically opted all users into allowing their work to be training data for generative AI<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/izzy-paw/journal/deviantart-s-AI-art-program-and-how-to-opt-out-936581886</ref><ref>https://en.digitalreport.com.tr/deviantart-dreamup-how-to-use-ai-opt-out/</ref>, that all content uploaded to DeviantArt was used as training data for their DreamUp tool, however according to statements from DeviantArt CEO Moti Levy<ref>https://www.theverge.com/2022/11/15/23449036/deviantart-ai-art-dreamup-training-data-controversy</ref>, DeviantArt did not plan or intend to train their tool based on user-generated works and that any user-generated works that were used in their model, were introduced by StabilityAI. Regardless, the introduction of DreamUp to the art sharing platform has both stirred controversy on the platform<ref>https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/11/deviantart-upsets-artists-with-its-new-ai-art-generator-dreamup/</ref>, and also fractured the platform into 2 parties<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGj_3OhMrAU</ref>, those for generative AI (typically those who hold newer accounts) and those against (typically users who have existed on the platform for far longer.) Due to the introduction of DreamUp, the platform has been cluttered by AI generated images, and staff have historically, frequently, and intentionally featured multiple users who exclusively upload GenAI content<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/team/art/DeviantArt-Seller-StygianAI-1077776294</ref><ref>https://www.deviantart.com/team/art/Create-on-DeviantArt-VeilAI-1108146133</ref><ref>https://www.deviantart.com/team/art/DeviantArt-Seller-ExeFelix-1075192370</ref> or post content that uses generative content as a base<ref>https://www.deviantart.com/team/art/Create-on-DeviantArt-AKoukis-1108151629</ref>, with a majority of featured creators being ones who nearly or exclusively upload AI generated content.<!-- I was scrolling through their gallery and most featured artist posts were about AI creators, I stopped my search when I reached posts that released before the generative AI controversies on the platform occurred, which had a rough stopping point of around Q4 2022.
https://www.deviantart.com/team/gallery --><!-- Due to my close familiarity with the situation, yes, I developed this section a lot more than initially planned. -->
https://www.deviantart.com/team/gallery --><!-- Due to my close familiarity with the situation, yes, I developed this section a lot more than initially planned. -->




=== LAION-5b training database ===
===LAION-5b training database===
Many users have had their content scraped by LAION to power their training database, and the only way they can opt out is via a third party<ref>https://haveibeentrained.com/</ref>.
Many users have had their content scraped by LAION to power their training database, and the only way they can opt out is via a third party<ref>https://haveibeentrained.com/</ref>.


== References ==
==References==
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