Was My Art Used to Train AI?

Use haveibeentrained.com to search by image or artist name. Check Spawning.ai for the LAION dataset. If you've posted on ArtStation, DeviantArt, or similar sites before 2023, your art was very likely scraped. Most publicly posted art on major platforms has been included in some training dataset.

You can opt out of future training through services like Spawning and platform settings (DeviantArt has an opt-out). However, art already used to train existing models cannot be removed - it's baked into the model weights. Focus on protecting future work.

Several class action lawsuits are ongoing against AI companies. Individual copyright claims are possible but expensive and outcomes are uncertain. Many artists are joining collective efforts through artist advocacy groups. Laws are still being developed in this area.

Use tools like Glaze (adds invisible noise that disrupts AI training) or Nightshade (poisons AI models). Post at lower resolutions. Use platforms with better protections. Add visible watermarks. Consider keeping best work off public platforms. Update your terms of service.