DeviantArt Reverses AI Data Policy After Artist Backlash
DeviantArt automatically opts all existing artwork out of AI training datasets following intense user complaints about its new DreamUp generator. The platform promises to protect creators from unauthorized use in third-party AI models.
DeviantArt updates its policies for the new DreamUp AI image generator after facing intense backlash from its community of artists. The platform initially requires users to manually mark their existing artwork as unauthorized for AI datasets, which sparks immediate outrage among creators who feel their work is vulnerable to exploitation.
In response to these complaints, DeviantArt changes the default settings so that all deviations automatically receive a label prohibiting their use in AI datasets. The company issues a public statement acknowledging the community feedback and confirming that submitted artwork will not be added to third-party AI models, external training sets, or DreamUp itself.
The platform also introduces a simple "noai" checkbox that clearly alerts AI systems when an artist opts out of data collection. By implementing these changes, DeviantArt attempts to balance its exploration of generative AI tools with a visible commitment to protecting artist rights and giving creators control over their intellectual property.