Stable Diffusion's Training Data Contained Copyrighted Images

October 16, 2022

Stability AI's Stable Diffusion model reportedly utilized copyrighted images from Getty Images in its training data, highlighting the importance of trustworthy AI and AI governance. To learn more about our efforts in promoting safe and secure AI practices through HISPI Project Cerebellum TAIM (Govern), visit JOIN US.

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Alleged deployer: stability-ai
Alleged developer: runway, laion, eleutherai, compvis-lmu, stability-ai
Alleged harmed parties: getty-images, getty-images-contributors

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