Celebrities Can Now Opt Out of AI Image Generation

The latest AI image generator, ChatGPT 4o, has everyone buzzing. It can create text within images, fake photos, and even deepfakes of celebrities. It's fast and impressive, but it's not all good news. This AI poses serious threats to content creators, like graphic designers and photographers. Other AI tools already threaten these jobs, but ChatGPT 4o adds to the problem. It can generate images that look real, with no watermark to show they're fake. This is a big safety issue. One of the most worrying aspects is how easily it can create deepfakes of celebrities. Malicious users can exploit this feature, leading to potential misuse and manipulation. OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has been slow to address these concerns. They've started paying attention to the criticism, but they're not taking much action, especially regarding deepfakes. The only way to stop someone from using your face in ChatGPT images is to opt out with OpenAI. But how does one do that? Where is the list of people who can opt out? These questions remain unanswered. OpenAI has a blog post explaining their lax safety features. They argue that giving ChatGPT more freedom lets users be more creative. They also mention that images are powerful and can evoke strong emotions. This is true, but it doesn't address the safety concerns. OpenAI seems more flexible with censorship features. They've changed their approach to "offensive" content, but they're still too lenient with deepfakes. The blog post also talks about public figures and deepfakes. They mention that it's tricky with public figures, but they've created an opt-out list. This is a step in the right direction, but it's not enough. Celebrities might not even know they can opt out, and it's not clear how to do so. OpenAI needs to do more to protect people from deepfakes. They need to make the opt-out process clear and accessible. They also need to take a stronger stance against deepfakes. It's clear that OpenAI is prioritizing creativity over safety with ChatGPT 4o. This is concerning, especially since many AI safety engineers have left the company in recent years. Other AI companies are also taking a lax approach to safety, but ChatGPT 4o's popularity makes its safety protocols hard to ignore. OpenAI needs to step up and address these concerns. They need to make sure their AI is safe for everyone, not just creative.