Dylan Field, CEO of Figma – a collaborative web design application, has temporarily suspended the app's newly-introduced artificial intelligence (AI) features after claims the tool reproduces designs closely resembling Apple's Weather app. The allegations have prompted concerns about potential legal issues for users if Figma's training data contains copyrighted content.
Figma recently showcased these new…
A multimedia artist, Jackson 2bears, has created "Ne:Kahwistará:ken Kanónhsa'kówa í:se Onkwehonwe," a vivid virtual retelling of the Haudenosaunee creation story. The project, which was inspired by the traditional Haudenosaunee structure, the longhouse, was a collaborative effort designed to keep indigenous teachings and stories alive, central to which was the importance of communal experiences. The installation…
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly influenced Etsy, an online marketplace known for selling handmade crafts and unique gifts. Search results for ‘AI-generated’ on Etsy yield almost 49,000 results, including AI-made prints, t-shirt designs, and even instructions on how to use AI tools like Midjourney for profit.
While AI-generated creations can be found…
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence into various industries has led to several developments, including the field of arts. One of the key advancements is the Midjourney AI, a tool launched in July 2022 by the San Francisco-based independent research lab Midjourney Inc. The company, founded by David Holz, the CTO of Leap Motion, has…
Japanese drawing tablet manufacturer Wacom has stirred controversy online for sponsoring a high school AI art contest in Japan. Established in 1983, Wacom is globally recognized for creating products used by artists, designers and photographers, most notably its digital drawing tablet. Thus, when the company was found to be sponsoring an AI art contest, the…
A new mobile application named 'Hotshot' claims to enable its users to generate artificial intelligence (AI) group photos. This technology allows one to create images of themselves socializing with friends, even if the event didn’t take place in reality. The app is being touted as a way to be ‘virtually present’ at gatherings when one…
The family of renowned Belarus-born artist, Leonid Afremov, who passed away in 2019, has become embroiled in a buzz over the sale of AI-generated art that bears a striking resemblance to Afremov's signature work. This situation came to light when Jon Neimeister, lead artist for Blizzard's Hearthstone video game, stumbled across the sale of AI-art…
Spotify recently introduced an artificial intelligence (AI) playlist art feature, making it the latest entrant in the AI art industry. The feature allows users to develop custom AI-generated artwork matching the ‘vibe’ of their playlists. The process is conducted on Spotify’s iOS mobile app, translated for all users to see on a desktop via Spotify’s…