Vent: can I sell AI-generated images commercially is ruining my life

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Hypothetical question

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

can I sell AI-generated images commercially. I've been dealing with this for about 16 months now and the situation isn't improving.

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

Illustrative response

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

Illustrative response

For DMCA takedowns: the platform has to remove the content "expeditiously" but there's no specific timeline. In practice, most platforms respond within 24-72 hours. If they don't, they lose their safe harbor protection.