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User Creates Image from Scratch, Denies AI Involvement

The user created an image from scratch using GIMP, emphasizing that AI was not involved in its creation. They expressed frustration with unattributed versions of their work circulating and accused others of grifting and scamming, referencing Elon Musk and Enron. AI

RANK_REASON User-generated content with no broader industry impact.

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User Creates Image from Scratch, Denies AI Involvement

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

    I saw an unattributed version of this. I made a different version from scratch. Using # GIMP because that's what I know. Attribute me. I don't want anyone to th

    I saw an unattributed version of this. I made a different version from scratch. Using # GIMP because that's what I know. Attribute me. I don't want anyone to think that # AI was involved (I have a .xcf to prove it). # Grifters gonna # grift and this is the same # scam , second ve…