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Stock photo sites flooded with AI images, user laments

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] ·

A user on Mastodon expressed frustration with the increasing prevalence of AI-generated images on stock photo sites like Pixabay. They noted that finding suitable, non-AI-generated images for educational purposes has become significantly more difficult due to the influx of "ugly and loveless" AI content. This trend is perceived as "depressing" and detrimental to the quality of available stock imagery. AI

IMPACT Stock photo sites are increasingly cluttered with AI-generated images, making it harder for users to find authentic content.

RANK_REASON User complaint about AI-generated content on stock photo sites, lacking broader industry impact.

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Stock photo sites flooded with AI images, user laments

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User complaint about AI-generated content on stock photo sites, lacking broader industry impact.
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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 Deutsch(DE) · [email protected] ·

    I sometimes use royalty-free stock photos from Unsplash or Pixabay at work for teaching. (Image description is for the students' exam task.)

    Ich benutze auf Arbeit zum Unterrichten manchmal # lizenzfrei e # Stockfotos von # Unsplash oder # Pixabay . (Bildbeschreibung ist für die SuS Prüfungsaufgabe.) Heute war's mal wieder so weit: Aber das war deutlich schwerer, gescheite Fotos zu finden, als noch vor einiger Zeit, w…

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