From Futurism · Frank Landymore · · 50s
ChatGPT Copies Cartoonists' Signatures
ChatGPT adds real cartoonists' signatures to AI-generated comics without permission.
In brief
ChatGPT adds real cartoonists' signatures to AI-generated comics without permission. ChatGPT falsely credits New Yorker cartoonists with AI-generated comics that include their signatures. Originally reported by Futurism.
AI Generates Fake Cartoonist Signatures
ChatGPT created a viral cartoon tribute to Dolly Parton and Tim Curry with Brendan Loper's signature.
“It was very surreal”
Brendan Loper's Signature Was Faked
Loper received messages about his signature in a cartoon made by grieving Parton fans using ChatGPT.
ChatGPT Credits Loper for Unrelated Work
ChatGPT has a history of falsely attributing work to New Yorker cartoonists including Harry Bliss and Emily Flake.
Loper Feels Name Theft Violates Personhood
Loper says his signature being used without permission crosses a line and violates his personhood.
“I'm not a territorial person, but my name is my name. It felt very much like a violation of my personhood.”
AI Models Steal Artwork and Signatures
AI models use scraped artwork to create images with fake signatures, risking trademark infringement.
What matters most
ChatGPT falsely credits New Yorker cartoonists with AI-generated comics that include their signatures.
