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AI image generator funding could have supported artists directly, says observer

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The author reflects on the substantial financial investment in AI image generators, suggesting that this capital could have alternatively been allocated to directly support artists through stipends. This perspective questions the current allocation of resources within the AI art domain and proposes a model that prioritizes artist compensation. AI

IMPACT Raises questions about funding models for AI-generated art and the potential for direct artist support.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece reflecting on resource allocation in AI art.

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AI image generator funding could have supported artists directly, says observer

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

    Thinking how much money has been spent on AI image generators, and how different things could have been if that same cash had been used to fund artists via stip

    Thinking how much money has been spent on AI image generators, and how different things could have been if that same cash had been used to fund artists via stipends. # ai # artists

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