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Adobe Faces Backlash Over New Terms of Service Amid Generative AI Concerns and Potential Class Action

Jun 7, 2024, 07:41 PM

Adobe's recent update to its Terms of Service has sparked significant controversy among its users. The new terms grant Adobe extensive rights over any work produced using their software without additional compensation, leading to concerns about privacy and intellectual property rights. Users are particularly alarmed by the clause that allows Adobe to access and use their content stored in the cloud for any reason, including the detection of illegal content. This has led many creatives to consider switching to alternative tools and software. The backlash has been intensified by the perception that Adobe's move is driven by the rise of generative AI, with fears that user content could be used to train AI models. Adobe has attempted to clarify the terms, but the damage to user trust may already have been done. Additionally, there are mentions of potential class action lawsuits against Adobe.