Breaking: Adobe’s Terms Update Shuts Down AI Snooping on Your Art!

Adobe allays fears of its users, releasing revised terms of service preventing usage of user data for AI training.

Adobe Revises Terms of Service to Prohibit AI Training on User Content

In response to user concerns and backlash, Adobe announces revisions to its terms of service, explicitly stating that it will not utilise customer work for AI training purposes. The move aims to restore trust among users following a week of uncertainty sparked by vague language in the previous terms. The updated terms, set to go live on June 18th, come amidst growing scrutiny within the creative community over Adobe’s practices, particularly regarding generative AI and content ownership.

Clarification Amidst Uncertainty

David Wadhwani, Adobe’s president of digital media, emphasises that the company has never employed customer content for training generative AI models nor claimed ownership of such content. Acknowledging the ambiguity in the previous terms, Scott Belsky, Adobe’s chief product officer, underscores the importance of transparency in today’s digital landscape. While Adobe’s Firefly AI model draws from openly licensed and public domain content, concerns persist within the creative sphere regarding the protection of intellectual property.

Building Trust Through Transparency

Despite assurances from Adobe regarding content moderation and user control over data, rebuilding trust remains a significant challenge. The company pledges to engage with user feedback and commits to ongoing transparency efforts. As Adobe endeavours to regain its status as a trusted partner for creatives, the effectiveness of these measures in assuaging concerns and fostering a supportive environment remains to be seen.

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