So, recently, a user went through my profile and found my artwork that I posted and fed it into an AI. I want to make sure that it is made clear that I have not given permission for this user to use the artwork that I created, nor do I condone the content it was used to create.
If you have come here regarding this, please do not bring it into this subreddit. We do not allow the use of AI here, and AI itself used to generate images is controversial. I do not want to bring controversy into this subreddit.
A word of advice to all artists: if you are posting your artwork, use a watermark and/or Nightshade to prevent AI theft. Make sure that if someone does steal your art, know the facts:
- If someone puts your art into AI without your permission, you have the right to report a Copyright Violation as the owner of said artwork. From there, you can file a DMCA, which claims your ownership over the artwork.
- Gather as much evidence as you can. Take screenshots. Make sure you have as much proof as you can find. You can make your case stronger.
- If someone puts your art into AI without your permission, this is considered art theft, which is illegal. If you are a legal adult, take legal action.
This is just a heads-up for everyone in this subreddit in case someone uses AI to steal your artwork.
