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As noted in other questions on this topic, the terms of use for Microsoft services capable of AI image generation appear to have changed in late 2023/early 2024 from a clear "non-commercial use only" policy to an ambiguous "Microsoft does not claim ownership of creations" one, with no mention of how those creations can be legally used.
Can an advisor please clarify the current (end of Jan 2024) restrictions on use of AI-generated images from Microsoft services such as Copilot, Bing AI and "Image Creator from Designer", as well as any requirements for attribution/watermarks to enable unrestricted commercial use?
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Thanks for explanation, I am a creator, designer and also user all together, then all my talks are about the first hand creating and using it which my question is about this form of use. Thanks
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Yes, A User2’s response is the correct one. I would just add, your legal counsel might say the steps A User2 recommended you take do not provide sufficient assurance. And if so, you have your answer—you cannot use them. If you need a high level of assurance, hire an artist or designer to create them (and make sure your contract specifies how AI can or cannot be used in the artwork).
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It appears the Designer 'Terms of Use' also says it is essentially it is up to you to verify you are not copying someone else's work. You can do this by running your images through online image copy checking tools, as described in my previous post.
"Microsoft expressly disclaims any and all representations or warranties, express or implied, that any Creations (including Your generated Creations) do not infringe or otherwise violate the intellectual property rights of any third party.
Microsoft strongly recommends consulting legal counsel regarding any use You intend to make of the Creations.
You will indemnify, defend, and hold Microsoft harmless from and against any and all costs, expenses, and losses (including, without limitation, settlement costs and payments, attorneys’ fees, liabilities, claims, obligations, judgments, fines, and damages) incurred through claims, alleged claims, or threatened claims that Your generated Creations infringe or otherwise violate the intellectual property rights of any third party."
Ok, thanks, but how it can be used by designer? This is the point! Some publishers have their books ready to publish but they couldn't be able to do it because of this unclear permit! I couldn't find any clear respond from Microsoft in anywhere unless some phone numbers could be found which they present themselves as the Microsoft representative and push the caller to buy their package as soon as possible! Thanks