RyanHeffronPhoto

Professional photographer based in Grand Rapids MI. www.ryanheffron.com

This should be illegal

2y 9mon ago in games

It was a free 'game' that was little more than a tutorial 🤷‍♂️

Porn age verification law is unconstitutional, says judge

2y 9mon ago in technology@lemmy.ml from www.theverge.com

This is definitely one of those situations imo where such responsibility falls squarely on parents and inviting the government to handle such a thing will create far more issues than it would resolve.

Shazam’ Star Zachary Levi Calls Out Hollywood For Output Of “Garbage” Content

2y 10mon ago in moviesandtv@lemmy.film from deadline.com

Movies are made for different reasons. Some are made for the 'art', but some are made simply for entertainment. Shitty B-movies are a whole genere about being so 'bad' they're fun, and that's they're purpose. Fast and Furious movies aren't being made for the art.

You know you don't have to have a conversation with the cashier right? I put my stuff on the conveyor, say 'yup' when asked if I find everything alright, and 'thanks' when they're finished.. Or just silently nod 🤷‍♂️

But literally two days ago I was at the store and the self checkouts were full with 7 people still waiting to use them, while one employee ran around trying to handle all the errors.. and only one standard checkout open for people with full carts. It was soo damn frustrating.

Japan Decides That Copyright Doesn't Apply to AI Training

2y 10mon ago in piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com from technomancers.ai

@Gutless2615 Of course individuals can train models on their own work, but if they train it on other artists work, that too is an unauthorized use.

Honestly whether AI outputs can be copyrighted is really a separate issue from what I am concerned about.. what matters in these cases is where/ how they obtained the inputs on which they trained the models. If a corporation or individual is using other artists works without authorization they are also committing theft, irrespective of any copyright infringement.

@Gutless2615 corperations stealing artists work to develop their for-profit software is NOT fair use.

@brimnac it's not a 'someone' though. The AI isn't an actual consciousness. It's a software company illegally using other artists work to develop their own commercial product. BIG DIFFERENCE.

What singer just blows your mind when they sing?

2y 10mon ago in asklemmy@lemmy.ml

Andy Hull from Manchester Orchestra

Sen. Dianne Feinstein's daughter has power of attorney over her

2y 10mon ago in politics from www.businessinsider.com

I'd like that too, the reality though is that she is the deciding vote on the judiciary committee right now and if she steps down the republicans will refuse to seat a replacement halting any confirmations.. So right now they feel like they have to Weekend at Bernies her in order to keep confirming judges. Politics sucks.

How much did photography "steal" painter jobs ?

2y 10mon ago in nostupidquestions

@RightHandOfIkaros If they are just painting for themselves to learn new techniques or styles, no. If they are purposely trying to copy it to sell or pass off as the original artist, yes. A for-profit corperation taking works that have not been authorized for commercial use in order to develop their for-profit software is indeed stealing.

Fireflies and star trails!

2y 10mon ago in BeautifulWorld@kbin.social from media.kbin.social

Lightning bugs lighting up the night 🔥

2y 10mon ago in BeautifulWorld@kbin.social from media.kbin.social

Mingo Falls in the Great Smoky Mountains, one of the tallest in southern Appalachia

2y 11mon ago in BeautifulWorld@kbin.social from media.kbin.social

Fireflies lighting up the woods behind my home 🔥

2y 11mon ago in BeautifulWorld@kbin.social from media.kbin.social

Mars and the Milky Way over Monument Rock in western Kansas

2y 11mon ago in spaceporn@lemmy.fmhy.ml from media.kbin.social

Deer in the morning haze

2y 11mon ago in BeautifulWorld@kbin.social from media.kbin.social

Purple haze at a lavender farm this morning in Michigan

2y 11mon ago in photography@kbin.social from media.kbin.social

The aptly named Rainbow Falls in the Great Smoky Mountains

2y 11mon ago in BeautifulWorld@kbin.social from media.kbin.social

A field of poppies at sunrise in Michigan

2y 11mon ago in photography@kbin.social from media.kbin.social

Intense green glow of the aurora over a river in Swedish Lapland

2y 11mon ago in BeautifulWorld@kbin.social from media.kbin.social