License update: AI derivation prohibited on all my art, lore, stories, comics (www.davidrevoy.com)

A webcomic author has announced a significant update to the licensing of their art, specifically prohibiting AI-generated derivations. This decision comes as a response to the overwhelming influx of requests from publishers and developers seeking permission to create AI-inspired content based on the artist's established characters and stories, which have been extensively used to train AI models. The current Creative Commons licenses do not provide an option to restrict AI derivations, prompting the artist to take proactive measures by introducing a new policy alongside their existing Creative Commons licenses that clearly states "AI derivation prohibited." This move is particularly important for the AI and ML community as it highlights the growing concerns regarding intellectual property rights and the impact of AI on creative works. By asserting moral rights, the artist aims to protect their original creations from exploitation by AI technologies that may produce derivative works without human input, thereby prioritizing human creativity over AI-generated content. Additionally, the artist has called for community support in reporting unauthorized AI derivatives, recognizing the challenges and complexities involved in enforcing such policies in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.