On the Midjourney Discord platform, Reid Southern, a well-known actor with affiliations in the entertainment realm, including engagements with Marvel and DC, has shared visuals depicting conversations. These images portray a dialogue involving Midjourney’s CEO, David Holz, and other participants. Holz referenced the program’s initial stages, highlighting a substantial output of MTGcards content in examination sequences. Additionally, he revealed that the system had access to resources enabling the generation of artwork based on specific cues.
Concurrently, recent updates on the legal conflict among Midjourney, DeviantArt, and Stability AI (as documented by Dicebreaker), unveiled a roster of over 4,700 artists whose works were purportedly utilized without authorization. Noteworthy artists such as Sarah Anderson, Kelly McKernan, and Karla Ortiz have raised concerns, contending that the AI technology heavily leans on copyrighted material. Despite the allegations of plagiarism, Holz appears disinclined to partake in the discourse, hinting at an imminent and swift resolution.
The landscape of creative sectors is undergoing transformation, with businesses progressively integrating AI capabilities in lieu of traditional artist partnerships. This transition notably impacts the gaming industry, where prominent franchises such as Xbox, Assassin’s Creed, Fallout, and Pokemon Go are incorporating AI-generated content instead of engaging individual artists. As enterprises aim to curtail expenses comprehensively, the cost-effectiveness and efficacy of AI solutions are reshaping the creative landscape, potentially leading to strategies that imitate rather than engage with creatives.
