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Getty tells contributors it will reject generative-AI submissions and remove existing works
A contributor notice obtained by PetaPixel says Getty will not accept content made with image-generation models and will remove such works. Ordinary digital editing and 3D rendering are unaffected.
Research question
A commercial image library restricts submissions over rights risks; this does not mean rejecting all AI business.
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