He Scraped Artists' Work for AI — Now He's Building a Tool to Protect Them
In one line: Someone who scraped data from Cara — a platform built for artists who don't want their work training AI — is now helping build a tool to protect those creators.
Key points
- Cara is an art portfolio platform designed for creators who don't want their work used to train AI models.
- The platform has reportedly been under assault by trolls seizing and publishing its data.
- The individual who previously scraped large amounts of Cara's art has reportedly shifted course, joining an effort to build a tool that helps creators.
Why it matters
As disputes over unauthorized data collection and AI training remain heated, this case blurs the line between those who scrape creative work and those trying to stop it. It underscores that creator consent and data provenance remain central, unresolved issues in the AI ecosystem.