Researchers join open letter advocating for independent AI evaluations
Over 100 leading AI experts issued an open letter demanding that companies behind generative AI technologies, like OpenAI, Meta, and…
OpenAI and MidJourney are looking to buy WordPress and Tumblr data
Automattic, the company behind WordPress and Tumblr, is discussing a data and content deal with MidJourney and OpenAI. This information,…
Midjourney consider snubbing out AI-generated images of Trump or Biden
AI image-generation pioneer Midjourney is contemplating a complete ban on AI-generated images of Joe Biden and Donald Trump in the…
The University of Chicago’s Nightshade is designed to poison AI models
A group of Chicago-based developers have equipped artists with Nightshade, a method of fighting back against unethical data practices. Nightshade…
Ed Newton-Rex, ex-VP of Audio at Stability AI, announces “Fairly Trained”
Ed Newton-Rex, ex-VP of Audio at Stability AI, announced the launch of ‘Fairly Trained,’ a non-profit organization dedicated to certifying…
2024 sees anger rise over corporate misuse of AI: what’s next?
January 2024 began with talks of Midjourney, a leading force in the AI image-generation world, using the names and styles…
16,000 artist names controversially leaked as Midjourney “styles”
Over 16,000 artists’ names have been linked with the non-consensual training of Midjourney’s image generation models. The Midjourney artist database…
Midjourney V6 criticized for being too good at copying
The Alpha release of Midjourney V6 has demonstrated some big improvements in image generation but some artists are complaining that…
Midjourney V6 released with big improvements and image text
Midjourney has released V6 of its already impressive AI image-generating model as an Alpha release on its Discord server. V6…
Artists lose copyright case against AI art generators
Federal judge William Orrick dismissed the majority of the copyright infringement claims that 3 artists brought against Stability AI, Midjourney,…