JollyLink

Exclusives are just another way to push AI users to mass sell AI-made adopts. Change my mind. I hate having to share my thoughts on this subject, with little to no engagement regarding the issue. I have many AI artist/actual artist friends who won't speak up on this issue, but it also heavily affects them too. I just don't get it. Deviant Art NEEDS to re-review the AI standards on this site. I've been making art since January 2023, with a HEAVY AI influence in the beginning. But now, I would say 80% of the work done is drawn by hand, while I use AI about 20% of the time. Eventually, I won't have the need to use AI in the future, other than to maybe upscale an image. Recently, I saw about 6 images, ALL OF WHICH were the SAME character, each selling for about $15/image. And ALL were sold! How is Deviant Art allowing such behavior!? These are accounts that have also amassed thousands of followers overnight, and are clearly making enough money to support themselves. Either DA NEEDS to