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Re:On being listed as an artist whose work was used to train... by bluefirebrand on Tuesday January 16, 2024 @07:11PM (#39021135)
> If I use a generative model to make art then I’m an artist.

You are free to think so, but it really doesn't make you an artist any more than wearing a medal you bought second hand makes you a war hero.

Something else did the work and you're just claiming credit. It's honestly kind of sad.

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Re:On being listed as an artist whose work was used to train... by c0pium on Thursday January 18, 2024 @02:55AM (#39039171)
Thank you for providing such an excellent example of how easy it is to dismiss things without understanding them.
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