How do I handle aI art used without permission?

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Hypothetical question

I'm in a difficult situation and trying to figure out my next steps.

AI art used without permission. I've been dealing with this for about 2 months now and the situation isn't improving.

This involves original creative work over the past 8 months. I do have documentation proving my ownership and timeline.

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

Illustrative response

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

Illustrative response

You could try handling it yourself but honestly a lawyer speeds things up 10x.