With the current development of AI technology, we have seen many works created in various fields, including images generated by AI. Many parties praise the existence of AI, but its existence also receives various complaints, especially from artists who draw. This is because many imitations of the drawing style of these artists are being done by AI programmed by certain parties. This can make artists feel disadvantaged by their presence.
Not a few from several parties have started banning AI-generated artwork, whether in events, competitions, or art marketplaces. One of them is the DLsite website.
Buying and selling manga and art pieces created by AI-generated have been stopped on the DLsite website.
DLsite is a digital content distribution platform that specializes in selling indie works from Japan. The site sells various works that can be purchased online by consumers outside of Japan.
Recently, the DLsite website has announced that they will ban the distribution and sale of works created entirely by AI. These works include manga, CG illustration art, videos, audiovisuals, and others. The rule will take effect on May 11, 2023.
EISYS Inc., the owner of the website, will prohibit works that are entirely sourced from AI. Meanwhile, works that are self-made and partially assisted by AI are still allowed with certain limits.
This rule is implemented to protect the negative impact of AI-generated works, which can affect artists who want to sell their works on the website.
Anime Los Angeles 2023 Event Prohibits AI-Generated Artworks for Sale
Recently, the ban on AI-generated works has been emphasized by several parties. In addition to EISYS-owned sites, a few months ago, the Anime Los Angeles 2023 event announced the same ban on buying and selling AI-created works.
The event held in early 2023 strongly prohibits creators from selling their works that are made entirely using AI technology. To find out their reasons, you can read more about it here.
That’s the information about EISYS-owned websites banning the sale of AI-generated manga, art, and others. What do you think about this policy?
