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Amidst the chaos, some startups and technologists are seeking solutions. "Spawning", founded by artists and technologists, offers tools enabling creators to identify and opt out of datasets actively used for training AI models. Meanwhile, researchers are developing privacy-preserving software like Glaze, which applies digital transformations to artworks, confusing web scrapers and preventing unauthorized copying.
Artists also set a precedent with platform initiatives like KA—a safe haven where creators can showcase art without risking automatic inclusion in training datasets. They emphasize that protecting creative rights must start with transparent policies, deliberate opt-in systems, and robust legal protections.