Have you ever thought about designing a unique piece of jewelry yourself? Now, with Arcade AI, this dream can easily become a reality. This emerging AI platform was founded by Mariam Naficy, who previously created the renowned cosmetic retailer Eve and the design marketplace Minted, and is dedicated to supporting independent artists. Arcade AI began its public beta in September this year, allowing users to input their own ideas and generate multiple jewelry design options. Users can even upload reference images to create similar designs.

Tesla has posted a job opening for motion capture artists to assist in the development of the humanoid robot 'Optimus', offering a pay rate of up to $48 per hour. Applicants must meet specific criteria, including height and physical fitness requirements. The job involves wearing a VR headset, executing test routes, and recording data. Tesla has already utilized Optimus for internal battery handling and plans to launch a truly useful humanoid robot by 2025, with a target for commercial production in 2026. Musk is optimistic about the potential of Optimus, believing it will bring unlimited possibilities to the economy.

The LoRA model Half_illustration based on Flux.1 is an innovative image processing tool that can transform ordinary photos into artistic works that blend photography and illustration elements. Users can simply describe a scene or add specific instructions (such as 'in the style of TOK'), and the model can generate visually striking pieces that are both real and dreamlike. This tool supports a wide range of creative scenarios, including fashion photography in specific styles, artistic creations, advertising design, and more.

In a pivotal copyright infringement lawsuit, a judge ruled that visual artists' lawsuits against well-known AI image and video generation companies can proceed and enter the discovery phase. The artists accuse these companies of using their works without permission to train AI models, including Midjourney, Runway, Stability AI, and DeviantArt. The crux of the case is whether the AI companies constitute 'induced infringement.' The judge indicated that the allegations are strong enough to warrant further investigation.

A class action lawsuit initiated by several artists has been approved to continue, accusing Stability, Runway, and DeviantArt of illegally using copyrighted works for training purposes. On Monday, the presiding judge ruled to allow some allegations to move forward. In this mixed ruling, some claims made by the plaintiffs were dismissed, but others were retained, indicating that the case may ultimately proceed to trial.

At the Samsung Mobile China New Product Launch on July 17th, Meitu Inc. and Samsung China announced an enhanced collaboration. Meitu's MiracleVision large model will provide "text-to-image wallpaper" and "doodle-to-image" functions for users of Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 series phones. These features allow users to generate creative wallpapers that integrate artistic aesthetics by selecting themes, styles, and other keywords, or by using the S Pen to scribble on the panel and transform

The free tool Glaze is designed to protect artists' styles from being copied by AI image generators, and its demand has surged rapidly. The tool adds nearly invisible noise to images to prevent AI systems from mimicking the styles.Product Entry: https://top.aibase.com/tool/glazeAccording to Glaze developer Ben Zhao, the web version of WebGlaze has seen an enormous surge in access requests since Meta announced its plan to use user data for AI training.Artists sometimes have to wait for weeks or e

Scottish artist Michael Forbes protests the negative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the art world by smearing his own artwork.Forbes states that AI has saturated the internet with a multitude of images and has unauthorizably used artists' works for creation, threatening the livelihoods of some artists. He is taking this action to call for attention and reflection on AI's infringement in the art field.Michael Forbes has smeared part of Taylor Swift's workForbes has "edited" four painti

Xiaohongshu influencer 'Antenna Sister (Underwear King)' recently shared an unusual experience. While commissioning an illustration for her original character, she unexpectedly discovered that the artist she hired was using AI technology. This revelation sparked widespread attention and discussion on social media, with the video quickly garnering 29,000 likes on Xiaohongshu.

To address these issues, researchers have proposed MeshAnything, an autoregressive model for generating artist-created 3D meshes. MeshAnything seamlessly integrates with various existing models to produce high-quality text/image/shape conditioned mesh generation.

Dutch artist Alicia Framis is preparing to marry her AI hologram partner AILex, which she created, showcasing their romantic life on social media. Alicia Framis has meticulously designed the interactive hologram, training it with data from her ex-boyfriend. She attempts to contemplate the benefits and issues that arise from the combination of humans and AI. Gatebox offers virtual character marriage services and has held 3000 weddings.

Midjourney founder David Holz emphasizes that AI is not meant to replace artists but to expand human imagination. The platform helps users quickly generate ideas and provides concept design support for professional users. The development of AI technology will drive the market towards higher quality, creativity, and diverse content. The future impact on artists remains to be seen, but respecting copyright laws is crucial. AI technology, as a supportive tool, can enhance creative efficiency but cannot replace the unique creative abilities of artists.

As the new year arrives, Midjourney is embroiled in controversy over its use of artists' works to train AI. Artists have reacted strongly, accusing the company of infringement and prompting legal action. Notable artists such as Banksy and Andy Warhol are involved, drawing widespread attention.

Selkie's Valentine's Day collection, designed using the generative AI Midjourney, sparked controversy with some users claiming that using AI for design is unethical and exploits artists. The founder of Selkie stated that AI is a tool that can enhance efficiency, but she indicated that it will not continue to be used for generating images in the Selkie brand. This controversy highlights the complex relationship between art and AI.

Lawyers in California express the greatest concern regarding the development of artificial intelligence (AI), ranking at the top. Artists, accountants, doctors, and data analysts follow in the top five professions worried about AI. The research indicates that in the future, AI may work more alongside humans in these fields rather than completely replacing them.

The leak of the artist database used to train Midjourney AI includes renowned artists such as Banksy and David Hockney, leading to criticism on social media. The leak involves over 16,000 artists and has sparked copyright lawsuits. Midjourney's CEO confirmed the use of names from more than 4,000 artists for AI training.

The US Copyright Office has once again denied copyright protection for AI-generated works, emphasizing that the lack of 'human creator attributes' is key. The two-dimensional artwork 'SURYAST' submitted by artist Ankit Sahni was rejected, as it involved the use of AI painting tools to mimic Van Gogh's 'Starry Night'. The review committee determined that the creator acted more like a document processor, providing source material to the AI rather than being a direct human creator.

There is a new development in the artist copyright infringement lawsuit, as the court dismissed some allegations, prompting the legal team to revise the complaint. The amended complaint details the machine learning process and adds seven new plaintiffs and the new defendant Runway. The new plaintiffs emphasize that the revised complaint helps clarify the technology behind image-generating AI models and protects the rights of those affected. The artists' class action lawsuit highlights that the AI image products sold by the defendant companies are infringing services, drawing industry attention.