I'm having real trouble finding out about Dall E and copyright infringement. There are several comments about how Dall E can "copy a style" without it being a violation to the artist, but seriously, I'm appalled. I'm even having trouble looking at some of the images without feeling "the death of artists." It satisfies the envy of anyone who every wanted to do art without making the effort, but on whose backs? Back in the day, we thought that open source would be good advertising, but there is NO reference to any sources. I'm a... (read more)
Sorry that automation is taking your craft. You're neither the first nor the last this will happen to. Orators, book illuminators, weavers, portrait artists, puppeteers, cartoon animators, etc. Even just in the artistic world, you're in fine company. Generally speaking, it's been good for society to free up labor for different pursuits while preserving production. The art can even be elevated as people incorporate the automata into their craft. It's a shame the original skill is lost, but if that kept us from innovating, there would be no way to get common people multiple books or multiple pictures of themselves or CGI movies. It seems fair to demand society have a way to support people whose jobs have been automated, at least until they can find something new to do. But don't get mad at the engine of progress and try to stop it - people will just cheer as it runs you over.
I'm having real trouble finding out about Dall E and copyright infringement. There are several comments about how Dall E can "copy a style" without it being a violation to the artist, but seriously, I'm appalled. I'm even having trouble looking at some of the images without feeling "the death of artists." It satisfies the envy of anyone who every wanted to do art without making the effort, but on whose backs? Back in the day, we thought that open source would be good advertising, but there is NO reference to any sources. I'm a... (read more)