The lack of transparency and concrete figures has sparked criticism, as creators, particularly those reliant on contract income, are left uncertain about the potential financial benefits of allowing their works to be used for AI model training. Some startups, like Braia, are attempting to be more transparent by allowing artists to set prices on a per-AI-training-run basis. However, the majority of vendors are yet to make a compelling case for artists to opt into generative AI model training.
Key takeaways:
- Creators whose work is used to train generative AI models are demanding fair compensation, but there is no consensus on how much they should be paid.
- Some AI vendors have established "creators' funds" to pay artists, authors, and musicians, but the exact compensation policies are unclear and often complicated.
- Companies like Adobe, Getty Images, Stability AI, and YouTube have introduced or promised to introduce ways for creators to share in their generative AI profits, but the specifics of these plans are often vague or undisclosed.
- Despite some startups attempting to be more transparent, the current situation leaves many creators uncertain about the potential financial benefits of contributing to generative AI model training.