Adobe Shocks Industry by Paying for Videos and Images to Train AI Models

Adobe's unique approach:  Employing artists and photographers to supply videos and images for AI model training, filling in gaps in stock media library

Financial incentives:  Contributors receive compensation, with 6-16 cents per photo and an average of $2.62 per minute for videos

AI text-to-video generator:  Contributed content will aid in developing a new tool to complement Adobe's existing image and illustration generation tools

Adobe's AI integration:  Generative AI features have been integrated across various product lines, including digital media, digital experience, publishing, and advertising

Firefly creative generative AI model:  Introduced in 2023, it has facilitated the generation of over 6.5 billion images, vectors, designs, and text effects

IBM's use of Adobe Firefly:  IBM has utilized Adobe Firefly to generate campaign assets and marketing variations

OpenAI controversy:  OpenAI has faced scrutiny for using diverse web content in AI model training without permission, leading to legal action

YouTube CEO's concerns:  Unauthorized use of YouTube videos by AI companies, like OpenAI, would violate platform terms of service and raise ethical questions

Adobe's collaboration and innovation:  As Adobe continues to innovate with AI technologies, its collaborative approach to content creation and compensation is noteworthy

Ethical AI training:  Adobe's move to compensate contributors for their content highlights the importance of ethical practices in AI training, addressing concerns around unauthorized content usage