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iStock's AI-free promise
iStock claims photos are AI-free but pushes AI editing tools immediately.
In brief
iStock claims photos are AI-free but pushes AI editing tools immediately. iStockPhoto promises no AI-generated images but encourages users to modify photos with AI tools. Originally reported by Digital Camera World.
iStock's AI-free claim
iStockPhoto promises all images are human-made with no AI involvement.
“iStockPhoto doesn't allow any AI-generated visuals in our library. Every visual at iStock is crafted through human expertise, creativity, and ingenuity.”
iStock's AI editing prompt
iStock encourages users to customize photos using AI tools after purchase.
“customise this image”
Background removal issue
AI background removal often leaves incomplete results, like kitchen worktops.
“Removing the background of a kitchen leaves you with a worktop in the middle, and not much else.”
Plant color change
AI can change plant colors but sometimes replaces them with different plants.
“Change the plant to green”
Bath color modification
AI turns baths pink but creates convincing results that feel unnatural.
“turn the bath pink”
iStock's dual approach
iStock straddles AI skeptics and users by offering both AI tools and human-made photos.
“our photos aren't AI, don't worry. But why don't you use AI with our help if you want to?”
What it means
iStockPhoto promises no AI-generated images but encourages users to modify photos with AI tools.
