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Mellowsmoothe
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March 10, 2026
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Why is it that when I work with a photo of a nude model, even to try to cover them up more, Generative AI does not generate anything in the selected area?

  • March 10, 2026
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Both times I have used Generative AI to alter photos of nude models, the selected area either generates nothing at all or a black graphic area.  These are nude adults so from what I understand that isn’t a guideline issue.  If it is, then I would assert that most people using Photoshop are artists, and artists commonly have to deal with models or paint human figures, etc.  I have no idea why this would or should be an issue.  Adobe should not be policing what art is made, and in my case these photos are being edited to be reference for traditional figure paintings.  Should I remind Adobe that for thousands of years we have been making traditional, classical nude art?  

    Correct answer jane-e

    @Mellowsmoothe Adobe should not be policing what art is made

     

    You can do whatever you want to when using traditional methods.

     

    What you can’t do is break Adobe’s guidelines for Generative AI, which includes nudity. Create your art traditionally and you are all set.

    https://www.adobe.com/legal/licenses-terms/adobe-gen-ai-user-guidelines.html

     

    “Should I remind Adobe that for thousands of years we have been making traditional, classical nude art?”

     

    You can continue to use the methods that have been used for thousands of years – they do not include Generative AI.

     

    Jane

     

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    Nancy OShea
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    March 10, 2026

    Since you work with provocative content on a regular basis, have you considered installing an AI app on your personal computer?  I’m fairly sure that’s what industry people do. 

     

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
    Mellowsmoothe
    Participant
    March 10, 2026

    I thought that’s was the point of having Photoshop :P.  Like Nanobanana or something similar?  I know they also have guidelines.  What would you recommend?  

    Nancy OShea
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    March 10, 2026

    Honestly, I don’t use AI for copyright & ownership reasons. I live in the U.S. where generative AI content can’t be protected by copyright. 

     

    Search Google for “open-source AI image generation models to install on PC.” 

     

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
    jane-e
    Community Expert
    jane-eCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    March 10, 2026

    @Mellowsmoothe Adobe should not be policing what art is made

     

    You can do whatever you want to when using traditional methods.

     

    What you can’t do is break Adobe’s guidelines for Generative AI, which includes nudity. Create your art traditionally and you are all set.

    https://www.adobe.com/legal/licenses-terms/adobe-gen-ai-user-guidelines.html

     

    “Should I remind Adobe that for thousands of years we have been making traditional, classical nude art?”

     

    You can continue to use the methods that have been used for thousands of years – they do not include Generative AI.

     

    Jane

     

    Mellowsmoothe
    Participant
    March 10, 2026

    In all sincerity, what guideline is being broken in that scenario? Also by putting those type of guideline restrictions on what is being made makes it a far less useful tool than is being advertised.