Two updates for submitting generative AI content

[MatHayward]

Hi everyone,

I would like to share two updates regarding the submission of generative AI images to Adobe Stock. We have updated the contributor portal and added an additional checkbox that eliminates the need for you to attach a property release for generative AI images featuring people or property that are fictional.

In addition, you can now submit photo-realistic generative AI images as asset type photos, i.e., content that looks as though it could have been created by a camera, as long as you check the box that it was created with generative AI tools. All other generative AI content should continue to be submitted as asset type illustrations.

You can read the details on all the updates in our learn and support page here:
https://helpx.adobe.com/stock/contributor/help/generative-ai-content.html

Let me know if you have any questions.

-Mat Hayward

[TRAVELARIUM]

Thanks for the innovation, it will make the authors' job much easier.

I have a question regarding the wording from the Generative AI Content article:

Don’t: Add 'generative AI' to titles and keywords. The checkbox "Created by using generative AI tools" classifies your image as a generative AI image.

Adding "generative AI" in the title - is this forbidden or just not recommended?

I'd like to keep "generative AI" in end of title because for some other photo agencies it's mandatory, and I add the metadata inside the file.

Can you please explain this wording in the article further?

[Abambo]

Dos and Don'ts look like mandatory for me. You can modify for other agencies.

[Mat Hayward · Accepted solution]

We won't reject your file if you include "generative AI" in your title and/or keywords. This particular line is more a suggestion than a mandate.

Thanks for the question,

Mat 

[moe hong]

Thanks Mat! This makes uploading much easier and more consistent.

I just went back through my previous submissions and would delete/resubmit, but several of my submissions are now at 6-8 months in the review queue, and I'm worried that I will lose my place if I do that. Is there a way to update info without losing my place?

[Abambo]

6 to 8 months is quite a long time. There is no possibility to change your assets as long as they are in the moderation queue. 

[Jill_C]

But Mat said you don't need to delete/resubmit. The only reason to delete is you failed to check the Generative AI checkbox, or if you feel the quality is inferior and it's going to be rejected anyway.

[moe hong]

Thanks, I should have read that more closely. I appreciate it.

[Abambo]

Mat said in a different thread, that the longest waiting time is 2 months after submission (not upload)!

[Sherry-M]

Thanks for the update Mat. I am a new contributor and I just now saw this new information. I was very careful to try to follow all the rules, but I am now concerned whether submissions made prior to this that were still submitted the previously requested way will be rejected? Example: if a submission made on 7/24 followed the submission rules prior to 7/20. The wait time is long and I would hate for anything to be rejected if it does not go along with the new rules post 7/20. Is there some kind of grace period? I wish there was a way to go back on the files in review and make updates since they are already in the queue.

[Jill_C]

Adobe has made it clear that previously submitted assets will not be rejected for following the rules that were in place at the time of submission. 

[Sherry-M]

Thanks Jill. However "following the rules that were in place at the time of submission" is exactly what I am asking about. The new rules were updated on 7/20. If you submitted files after that date, that still followed the prior rules, will these be rejected? Or is there some type of grace period? This is what I am concerned about. 

[moe hong]

Same. Since nothing was posted on the actual submission page – no link, nothing – I hadn't changed my process until this past Monday, when I just happened to read the forum. Too bad there was no email or notice or really anything anywhere except here.

[Jill_C]

There are several sources of info regarding policy changes: this forum, the discord channel, the Adobe help pages, and emails from Mat Hayward. You should be tuned in to at least one, or perhaps all, to stay on top of the evolving requirements, particularly if you're a Generative AI creator.

[Abambo]

Same. Since nothing was posted on the actual submission page – no link, nothing – I hadn't changed my process until this past Monday, when I just happened to read the forum. Too bad there was no email or notice or really anything anywhere except here.

By @moe hong

You are still fine. The only change here is a simplified submission process.

[Jill_C]

Which rule are you worried about ? If you attached property releases or model releases to your submissions, they will simply be ignored since they are no longer needed.

[MatHayward]

I'm not sure I understand the concern you are voicing. Even now, if you submit a photo realistic generative AI image as file type: illustration, you will be fine. 

If you uploaded an image that contains a generative AI person, and you attached a Property release indicating that person was not real, then you would also be fine. Especially if you submitted a file before the 2nd checkbox existed. 

Am I missing something? What specifically has you concerned?

Thanks,

Mat Hayward 

[Sherry-M]

Yes, they were all done as illustration and had property releases. So they should be fine then. I just wanted to be sure that any submissions made after 7/20 that followed the previous rules prior to the change on 7/20 would still be ok. From your answer it sounds like it should all go smoothly, upon approval. Thank you!

[moe hong]

I had 16 submitted images, approx 4 months old, put in the reminders queue this AM for missing model (not property?) releases. All are AI-generated portraits of nonexistant humans. Should I create property releases for them as per previous, or under the new rules do I just resubmit with the new options checked and no release? Thank you.

[MatHayward]

I checked your account and don't see anything in the reminder section at this time. Content you submit now does not require a property release as long as you click the 2nd check box.

Thanks,

Mat Hayward 

[moe hong]

These were old submissions from before the existence of the 2nd box. I went through all 16, clicked that box and saved/resubmitted. Hopefully that will work.

And BTW Mat, I just want to say THANK YOU for your hard work & quick responses. I really appreciate you and your colleagues. I know it's a thankless job (I did something very similar for almost 20 years for Monotype), but you're doing a great job!

[Jenny295438258cjz]

Hi Mat, I uploaded some KI pictures 6 days ago, as a photo but with the checkbox for KI ticked. these have already been checked today. Are these treated like normal photos? Unfortunately, they were all rejected, which I can't explain. Did I do something wrong?

[Jill_C]

What rejection reason was indicated?

[Jenny295438258cjz]

Quality

[Jill_C]

So you've answered your own question. Your files were rejected because of quality issues, not something that you did wrong with the upload process. Please start your own thread and upload 2-3 of those images if you would like to receive feedback from the community regarding the issues.