PSA: can I sell AI-generated images commercially

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I've been trying to resolve this on my own but I'm stuck.

can I sell AI-generated images commercially. I've been dealing with this for about 10 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

This involves software/code I developed over the past 24 months. I do have documentation proving my ownership and timeline.

Am I overthinking this or is this a real legal issue worth pursuing?

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NAL, but from what I've read, you should document everything. Your mileage may vary depending on the specifics.

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I've dealt with this before.

The trap most people fall into is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.

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Have you tried reaching out to your state's consumer protection office? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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Have you tried reaching out to your state's bar association? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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I keep hearing about cases like this.

The trap most people fall into is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.

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Anyone else notice that companies respond much faster when you CC the state AG or include 'CFPB complaint pending' in your letter? It's like a magic phrase. They go from 'we'll look into it' to 'let's resolve this today.'