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Freelance photographers are pushing back against The Wall Street Journal and Meta over AI usage. Around 650 freelancers are refusing a new WSJ contract, citing concerns over AI training data, while Meta's Muse Image tool, which used public Instagram photos for AI generation, has been removed after backlash. Meanwhile, rumors suggest Nikon is weeks away from announcing a high-end, 45MP APS-C camera. Watch for further developments in AI's impact on creator rights and Nikon's potential pro APS-C offering.
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Nikon is rumored to be close to launching a professional, high-end APS-C camera, with an announcement expected in the next few months, likely August or September.
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Meta's Muse Image AI tool, released in July, enabled users to create new AI images using photos from public Instagram accounts without notifying the original poster.
Approximately 650 freelance photographers working with The Wall Street Journal have rejected a new contract, fearing their images could be used for AI training.
