<p>Artists in China are boycotting one of the country’s major social media platforms over the use of its AI image-generation tool. The controversy erupted after one artist claimed that the social media site Xiaohongshu trained its AI tool using her artwork without her permission or knowledge, CNN reported.</p>

<p>The AI tool, named Trik AI, excels at creating digital art inspired by traditional Chinese paintings, but its maker Xiaohongshu has not revealed what artworks it used to train its AI model.</p>

<p>The artist, who goes by the name Snow Fish, got to know about the matter when one of her friends shared with her an artwork which looked similar to the one created by her.</p>

<p>Taking to Xiaohongshu, Snow Fish wrote, “Can you explain to me, Trik AI, why your AI-generated images are so similar to my original works?”</p>

<h2><strong>More artists join campaign against AI</strong></h2>

<p>Now, more artists have spoken up about the issue, which can have ramifications on their livelihoods. They are boycotting the site, while urging the government to bring stricter AI regulations.</p>

<p>Artists like Snow Fish say the AI is not the problem, but training AI models using their artworks without due credit and acknowledgement is.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Can AI help solve wildfire problems?</strong></p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/can-ai-help-solve-wildfire-problems-639636/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>
</div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>“They’re shameless,” said Zhang, another Chinese illustrator. “They didn’t put in any effort themselves, they just took parts from other artists’ work and claimed it as their own, is that appropriate,” he was quoted by CNN as saying.</p>

<p>“In the future, AI images will only be cheaper in people’s eyes, like plastic bags. They will become widespread like plastic pollution,” he added.</p>

<h2><strong>Artist demands public apology</strong></h2>

<p>According to Snow Fish, a person using the official Trik AI account on Xiaohongshu contacted her privately and acknowledged that her work was used to train the AI model and also tendered an apology.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-korean-man-sentenced-in-landmark-case-for-ai-generated-sexual-images-of-children-640539"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;South Korean man sentenced to jail in landmark case for AI-generated sexual images of children</strong></a></p>

<p>But she says it was not enough, and a public apology should be issued by the company instead.</p>

<h2><strong>AI vs artists</strong></h2>

<p>The growing tussle between tech giants and artists in China is similar to what has been happening in other parts of the world.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the US too, striking writers and actors have ground most film and television production to a halt in recent months over a range of issues — including studios’ use of AI.</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<p><strong>WATCH WION LIVE HERE</strong></p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" loading="”lazy”" src="https://www.wionews.com/live-tv/embed?autoplay=1&amp;mute=1" width="100%"></iframe></p>
</div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>&nbsp;</p>


Artists in China are boycotting one of the country’s major social media platforms over the use of its AI image-generation tool. The controversy erupted after one artist claimed that the social media site Xiaohongshu trained its AI tool using her artwork without her permission or knowledge, CNN reported.

Artists in China are boycotting one of the country’s major social media platforms over the use of its AI image-generation tool. The controversy erupted after one artist claimed that the social media site Xiaohongshu trained its AI tool using her artwork without her permission or knowledge, CNN reported. The AI tool, named Trik AI, excels at creating digital art inspired by traditional Chinese paintings, but its maker Xiaohongshu has not revealed what artworks it used to train its AI model. The artist, who goes by the name Snow Fish, got to know about the matter when one of her friends shared with her an artwork which looked similar to the one created by her. Taking to Xiaohongshu, Snow Fish wrote, “Can you explain to me, Trik AI, why your AI-generated images are so similar to my original works?” More artists join campaign against AI Now, more artists have spoken up about the issue, which can have ramifications on their livelihoods. They are boycotting the site, while urging the government to bring stricter AI regulations. Artists like Snow Fish say the AI is not the problem, but training AI models using their artworks without due credit and acknowledgement is. Watch: Can AI help solve wildfire problems? × “They’re shameless,” said Zhang, another Chinese illustrator. “They didn’t put in any effort themselves, they just took parts from other artists’ work and claimed it as their own, is that appropriate,” he was quoted by CNN as saying. “In the future, AI images will only be cheaper in people’s eyes, like plastic bags. They will become widespread like plastic pollution,” he added. Artist demands public apology According to Snow Fish, a person using the official Trik AI account on Xiaohongshu contacted her privately and acknowledged that her work was used to train the AI model and also tendered an apology. Also read: South Korean man sentenced to jail in landmark case for AI-generated sexual images of children But she says it was not enough, and a public apology should be issued by the company instead. AI vs artists The growing tussle between tech giants and artists in China is similar to what has been happening in other parts of the world. In the US too, striking writers and actors have ground most film and television production to a halt in recent months over a range of issues — including studios’ use of AI. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Chinese artists boycott social media site over AI image generation tool

ai-image-tool

Ai Image Tool, News on Ai Image Tool, stories on Ai Image Tool, articles on Ai Image Tool, Ai Image Tool stories at Wion, Ai Image Tool news, Ai Image Tool latest news

ai image-tool

Chinese artists boycott social media site over AI image generation tool