Recognizable landmarks in AI-generated images

[Ars_Nova]

Hi everyone,

I'm a reasonably new contributor on Adobe Stock uploading mostly AI-generated imagery. I was wondering, is imagery with recognizable real-world landmarks allowed to be uploaded to Adobe stock? For example, a realistic image of the Big Ben clock tower in London or the Eiffel Tower in Paris in various perspectives and lighting. I am mostly uploading imagery that is very safe for any stock agency, but I'm looking for new ideas and had this question for a while as I've seen such AI-generated content already on Adobe Stock, but felt hesitant to upload it myself. Please let me know if you've had any experience with such stock images or if you know if such AI-generated content is allowed on the platform. Thank you for your time!

[Nancy OShea · Accepted solution]

Stay away from known image restrictions.

https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/help/known-image-restrictions.html

[Ars_Nova]

That's a very helpful link, thank you!

[Jill_C · Accepted solution]

You have to be careful how you describe it so you don't mislead Buyers. You can describe it as "iconic tower in Paris France", but don't call it "Eiffel Tower" unless it is an exact replica. Also, certain trade names of copyrighted / trademarked properties protected by IP cannot be used in the title or keywords. You've probably noticed the new pop-up panel that appears when you submit assets for review. One of the reminders is:

• My content has no logos, trademarks or other Intellectual Property issues.

Violating that requirement can get your account suspended.

[Abambo]

You should even avoid such iconic landmarks, because there are many photos of  London and Paris in the database. There is no need for iconic Eiffel Tower pictures that are fake. You could, however put illustrations of iconic landmarks somwehere on a combined image, or put them on Mars or things like that. 

[Nancy OShea]

I'm looking for new ideas ...

By @Ars_Nova

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I read once that 60's rock bands 'The Strawberry Alarm Clock' and 'The Jefferson Airplane' chose their names by flipping to random words in a dictionary.   It's a silly idea but it might actually work with Generative AI.  Give it a try.  😍