Are Instagram Photos Being Used for AI Training? Meta's Surprising Announcement | Release #165
cover image by luna11
Meta has made a surprising announcement.
Chief Product Officer Chris Cox revealed that Meta is using photos posted on Instagram and Facebook to train AI image generation models. By utilizing publicly available photos, they claim to be ahead of other companies.
Photographers' Concerns and Anger
However, photographers and digital artists, in particular, are feeling uneasy about this move. Instagram is a crucial platform for many photographers to showcase their work. Many creators are dissatisfied with their publicly available photos being used for AI training without consent.
Image by Ultra TakaBo-
Calls for Transparency and Fair Treatment
Using publicly available images for commercial purposes raises ethical concerns. Photographers question the unauthorized use of their work by companies. They demand more transparency about how their work is being used and call for fair compensation if used for AI training.
Meta's use of Instagram images for AI learning poses significant copyright infringement issues.
Image by nuruyu
The Need for Fair Compensation Systems to Protect Creators
If the content provided by creators contributes to AI advancement, appropriate compensation should be paid. Discussions are ongoing about building systems and frameworks to manage image licensing.
In the future, it is expected that proper licensing fees will be paid for photos and videos used in AI training, respecting creators' rights. Early rule-making will likely establish a sustainable win-win relationship, balancing technological advancement and the growth of the creative community.
