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May 23, 2023

P: Generated images violate user guidelines

 

So as you can see, it's a PG-13 relatively inoffensive image of a woman in a bunny outfit. The top worked fine, and I was able to complete the top ear, which is cool. When I tried to extend the bottom with generative fill, though, I got this warning. They're just a pair of legs wearing stockings, and I wanted to extend it.

It feels like a false flag - though I could be wrong? I find myself thinking it would do the same for women in swimsuits.

Figured I'd share here.

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JR Boulay
Community Expert
March 2, 2025

jane-e, I'd never noticed that before.

Acrobate du PDF, InDesigner et Photoshopographe
jane-e
Community Expert
February 28, 2025

 

@JR Boulay wrote: A lock that still allows you to post...

 

Staff and Experts can post on locked threads. Others cannot.

 

Jane

 

JR Boulay
Community Expert
February 28, 2025

A lock that still allows you to post...

Interesting!

🙂

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Kevin Stohlmeyer
Community Expert
February 27, 2025

Please note: This thread has been locked by admins. Please start a new thread if warranted.

JR Boulay
Community Expert
February 27, 2025
Acrobate du PDF, InDesigner et Photoshopographe
New Participant
February 26, 2025

i am editing a picture in generative fill of a model in a bikini. no nudity involved. it keeps telling me its against ethical guidelines. how can I get this to stop?

Nancy OShea
Community Expert
February 26, 2025

AI has trouble with human skin. Try using a smaller selection. Alternatively, use other editing methods that don't rely on AI, like Clone/Stamp & Patch tools.

 

IMO, Generative Fill is fine for limited use cases. But it's not a replacement for other replacement tools. Some things are best done manually.

 

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
Participating Frequently
May 11, 2024

I believe I'm not the only one with this problem, or maybe I am.

I just want to make a background for a sign in a 2D video game....

"You completed Level 1"

I typed "explosion" IMMEDIATELY BLOCKED BECAUSE IT'S OUT OF THE GUIDELINES

then I tried "triumphal fist" and the word FIST seems to be another IMMORAL OBJECT FOR THE PEOPLE WHO MADE THESE GUIDELINES.

I would understand "fist punching a woman" or "explosion destroying a city".... but why [cursing removed] you have to censor SINGLE WORDS??????

I just quit with this non sense, and will need to get the image browsing in the web, or with another AI image generator.... which is a waste of time.

THANK YOU ADOBE FOR MAKING IT HARDER THAN BEFORE

 

 

Trevor.Dennis
Community Expert
May 11, 2024

I hope I am not going to get into trouble for posting this?  The extent of prompt word censorship is definitely annoying, to the extent that it is close to unusable at times.  Note: I have not tried the workarounds in this link, but I rather think I'm going to have to going forward.

 

https://aicontentfy.com/en/blog/bypassing-ai-content-detectors-ingenious-techniques-revealed

New Participant
February 5, 2024

Dear Adobe Photoshop Team and Community,

I hope this post finds you well. I am writing to express my disappointment and concern regarding the limitations of Generative AI Fill tool in handling images featuring the nude figure. As an artist who frequently utilizes Adobe Photoshop for creating art that revolves around the human form in non-sexual contexts, I find the current restrictions to be restrictive and counterproductive.

Artistic expression has long been a fundamental aspect of human culture, and the depiction of the human body is a significant element of that expression. It is disheartening to discover that the Generative AI Fill tool, a powerful feature in Photoshop, excludes images of the nude figure based on the current guidelines.

I firmly believe that nudity in art is not inherently inappropriate. In fact, the human body has been a subject of artistic exploration for centuries, contributing to the rich tapestry of our cultural heritage. While I understand the importance of implementing guidelines to ensure responsible use, the aggressive exclusion of images featuring the nude form feels like an unnecessary restriction on artistic freedom.

Specifically, I am concerned about the impact of these restrictions on the representation of women's bodies. It is crucial to recognize that artistic depictions of the female body can go beyond mere objectification and explore themes of empowerment, vulnerability, and self-expression. By enforcing stringent guidelines that limit the use of the Generative AI Fill tool for such content, Adobe Photoshop inadvertently contributes to the ongoing censorship of women's bodies in art.

I urge you to reconsider these guidelines and to develop a more nuanced approach that respects the diversity of artistic expression. Allowing artists to use the Generative AI Fill tool for their non-sexual, artistic explorations of the human form, including nudity, would be a step towards fostering a creative environment that values freedom of expression.

Art has the power to challenge societal norms, spark conversations, and promote understanding. By addressing these concerns, Adobe Photoshop can contribute to a more inclusive and supportive environment for artists working with diverse subject matter, including the depiction of the human body.

Thank you for taking the time to consider my perspective. I look forward to seeing positive changes that reflect a commitment to supporting the artistic community.

 

Participating Frequently
December 13, 2023

I wanted to put a car I photograph onto the background of a drag strip.
So I entered "drag strip" for the prompt. 
I got the indication that there was a problem with the prompt and was re-directed to the "Guidelines." 
It would appear that Adobe's AI has some sort of dirty mind. 
A "drag strip" is not something filthy. It is a place where cars go to race. 
Reported this bug, and Adobe just closed out the report. 

Kevin Stohlmeyer
Community Expert
December 13, 2023

@gascolator totally agree - it might be flagging "Strip" - report it via the violation pop up to help - that is the proper place to note issues with false flags.

In the meantime, get creative like "straight race track" or something else.

MeredithStotzner
Community Manager
Community Manager
November 10, 2023

Dear Community,

On November 7th, 2023, the Firefly for Photoshop service was updated and improved for this issue. You should encounter fewer guideline errors when working on or near skin-tone areas that do not violate the community guidelines.

While the improvement is a big step in the right direction, we are continuing to explore new ways to minimize false-positives. Please continue to give us feedback on this new forum thread and also report false violation errors in the application.
Thank you for your patience with the overly-aggressive image violation errors. We recognized there was a bug where images that did not violate our community guidelines were being falsely flagged as such and have been working on this resolution.

 

Again - thank you.