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It’s no secret that
AI image generators
can
depict
Anything, including celebrity deepfakes and illicit material, has been part of the mix. Recently, Civitia—a well-known platform for generating AI images—has taken steps to address the more problematic aspects of this technology.
Civitai’s
new terms of service
Specifically prohibit material that includes incest, extreme ideological views, and particular sexual preferences related to “bodily fluids.” Additionally, it aims at “AI processes, programs, or resources created with the purpose of taking off clothes or essentially ‘undressing’ actual people.”
Furthermore, the platform intends to conceal sexually explicit or pornographic imagery generated by artificial intelligence involving celebrities and actual individuals throughout Civitaï. The site allows users to share their AI-created works. As stated by the website, content featuring minors will not appear in user feeds.
When the nudity and pornographic image search feature is enabled, Civitai will automatically block celebrity names in queries as well.
(Civitai)
Based in Idaho, Civitia claims that these updated regulations are essential for the platform’s survival, pointing out “growing oversight concerning AI-generated material.” This announcement comes after persistent allegations that the website has faced.
fueled
AI-generated pornography, such as cases where users create non-consensual sexual imagery, has become prevalent. Additionally, the FBI has observed a troubling rise in AI-produced child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The agency has labeled this trend as highly concerning.
illegal
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Civitai provides an extensive collection of models that can be utilized with the free and open-source platforms.
StableDiffusion
To create AI-generated images. This platform
already
The platform prohibits CSAM, explicit violence, and material used for deception and identity theft. However, they felt compelled to enhance their regulations even more, stating: “Websites such as ours are now subject to stricter benchmarks concerning security, compliance, and responsibility.”
“We’ve consistently aimed to foster an environment of innovation, creativity, and openness; however, certain adjustments must be made to ensure ongoing operations, expansion, and user protection. These modifications are crucial for sustaining the service and safeguarding the platform’s future,” the statement reads.
Still, the new rules are sparking concerns about
censorship
. The new terms of service also ban content that depicts hate or self-harm, including anorexia and bulimia. Graphic or sexual imagery that contains firearms pointed at individuals, those in drug-intoxicated states, or illegal substances are also prohibited.
A further stipulation requires users to “add generational metadata” for images containing nudity or pornography, allowing others to track the creation process of the AI-generated imagery. The website also states, “Content that violates our Terms of Service will be deleted after 30 days.”
