Recently, the artist database used to train the Midjourney generative artificial intelligence program was leaked, causing an uproar. This incident not only triggered widespread discussion and criticism on social media, but also posed serious challenges to the art world and copyright protection. A large number of well-known artists, including Banksy and David Hockney, are involved, and the copyrights of more than 16,000 artists are potentially threatened. The leak highlights the contradiction between the development of artificial intelligence technology and the protection of artists' rights, as well as concerns about data security and privacy.
The artist database used to train Midjourney's generative artificial intelligence program has been leaked, causing widespread controversy on social media and the art world. The leaked list includes well-known artists such as Banksy, David Hockney, and more. The leak sparked criticism on social media, involved more than 16,000 artists, and prompted copyright lawsuits. Midjourney CEO David Holz confirmed using the names of more than 4,000 artists for generative AI training.
The Midjourney database leak incident warned that the artificial intelligence industry needs to pay more attention to data security and artists' rights, establish a more complete copyright protection mechanism, strike a balance between technological development and ethics, and avoid similar incidents from happening again. In the future, the application of artificial intelligence technology needs to be more cautious and closely integrated with the cooperation and rights protection of artists.