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AI-generated images deemed more ethical than stolen art for avatars

The use of AI-generated images for avatars is presented as more ethical than using images without permission, such as those stolen from artists or anime. This perspective suggests that if AI is used for one purpose, it becomes difficult to track other AI applications. AI

IMPACT This discussion highlights a niche ethical debate around AI image generation, suggesting potential user perceptions of AI transparency.

RANK_REASON The item is a social media post discussing the ethics of AI-generated images in a non-substantive way, lacking significant news value.

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AI-generated images deemed more ethical than stolen art for avatars

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    "if you used AI for that they cannot know what else you used AI for" It is far more ethical to use an # AI generated image for your avatar than it is to use an

    "if you used AI for that they cannot know what else you used AI for" It is far more ethical to use an # AI generated image for your avatar than it is to use an image you swiped from some anime - or worse stole from an indie artist off Pinterest.