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Furthermore, the speaker shares a personal experience—a cease-and-desist letter concerning an illustration used in a blog—highlighting the importance of respecting intellectual property rights. Even if the images are AI-generated, improper use or failure to modify sufficiently could lead to legal disputes and hefty fines.
Ethical and Practical Considerations
The reality is that AI companies generally want users to utilize their tools freely, and there is little pushback from AI creators concerning the ownership of generated images. The AI community benefits from widespread use, which helps validate their models and tools.