Adobe Responds to Controversy Over AI-Generated Gaza Explosion Images

The Spanish government has recently passed a new law imposing substantial fines on companies that fail to properly label AI-generated content, aiming to combat the spread of deepfakes. Digital Transformation Minister Oscar Lopez announced that the law, inspired by the EU's AI Act, mandates strict transparency requirements for AI systems deemed high-risk. Image caption: Image generated by AI, image licensing provider Midjourney. Lopez noted...
Adobe recently announced an upgrade to its Adobe Stock service, introducing an AI-powered feature called "Customize." This new functionality allows users to quickly adjust and optimize stock images without leaving the Adobe Stock platform. Users can perform simple image edits and generate AI variations, eliminating the need to spend significant time on complex edits in applications like Photoshop. Adobe Stock
Sony Music has announced a large-scale takedown of AI-generated counterfeit music. Reports indicate over 75,000 tracks mimicking artists like Harry Styles have been removed. Sony executives suggest this is only the tip of the iceberg, with the current takedowns representing a fraction of the AI-generated music circulating. Current identification and removal methods rely heavily on manual screening, meaning the actual number of AI-generated songs in the market likely far surpasses those already deleted.