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Debate Reignites Over Whether AI art Counts as Your Creation

The poster argues that AI art can be art and may belong to the user, but the user is not the person who actually “made” it. The post tries to distinguish ownership, the creative process, and artistic credit, sparking debate in aiwars.

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2026-08-18

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The poster argues that AI art can be art and may belong to the user, but the user is not the person who actually “made” it. The post tries to distinguish ownership, the creative process, and artistic credit, sparking debate in aiwars.

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