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An in-depth look at the DeviantArt AI "spotlight artist"
a year ago
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So, turns out these AI artists create dummy accounts to buy each other's work, which is why they appeared to be making money.
Then, they buy "hype badges" for each other which is why AI is constantly on the front page of the website.
tldr; the entire thing's a scam. Try to act shocked.
https://x.com/wyerframeZ/status/177.....331030685?s=20
https://x.com/wyerframeZ/status/177.....331030685?s=20
https://x.com/wyerframeZ/status/177.....331030685?s=20
Then, they buy "hype badges" for each other which is why AI is constantly on the front page of the website.
tldr; the entire thing's a scam. Try to act shocked.
https://x.com/wyerframeZ/status/177.....331030685?s=20
https://x.com/wyerframeZ/status/177.....331030685?s=20
https://x.com/wyerframeZ/status/177.....331030685?s=20
But this is what the future of art looks like to DA... 9000+ AI images pumped onto that account in ONE YEAR, all to make a quick buck.