Midjourney V6 Version Allegedly Infringes Copyright, Sparking Controversy
The latest update of Midjourney's V6 version has led to user complaints about generated artwork being similar to known copyrighted pieces. Artist Reid Southen discovered that the generated images resembled scenes from several movies and was subsequently banned by Midjourney. AI researcher Gary Marcus expressed concern, speculating that high-resolution copyrighted images may have been used, with the company not responding to the allegations. In response to the criticism, Midjourney banned Southen and revised their terms of service, emphasizing the importance of not infringing intellectual property rights. Artists have accused AI-generated content...