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Photography / Image Rights — scraping my content for AI training

Started by need_help_freelancer_2023 · Feb 17, 2026 · 262 views · 5 replies
For informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction. Consult a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation.
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need_help_freelancer_2023 OP

I'm dealing with a situation and need some guidance.

scraping my content for AI training. I've been dealing with this for about 5 months now and the situation isn't improving.

This involves content I created over the past 14 months. I do have documentation proving my ownership and timeline.

Should I hire a lawyer for this or try to handle it myself?

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asking_for_friend_freelancer_2025

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

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TechStartup_Founder

Been there. Here's what I learned.

In my case, it took about 4-8 months to resolve. The key was filing with the appropriate government agency.

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RemoteWorker_EU

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.

TL
Mod_TermsLaw Moderator

I practice in this area. Here's my take on the legal issues.

The key question is whether the applicable statute of limitations has run. Depending on your jurisdiction, you typically have 17 U.S.C. § 106 years for this type of claim.

You should consult with a local attorney who handles these cases. Many offer free initial consultations.

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DataPrivacy_Nerd

I went through almost the exact same thing.

In my case, it took about 4-8 months to resolve. The key was filing with the appropriate government agency.

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