AI Data Scraper Now Builds Tool to Protect Artists From Scraping

Cara, an art portfolio platform built for creators opposed to AI training on their work, has faced coordinated attacks by trolls who have been seizing and publishing its data. The platform was designed as a safe haven for artists wanting to opt out of AI dataset collection. In an unexpected turn, an individual previously known for scraping artists' work for AI training is now collaborating on a protective tool for the platform. The development highlights the growing tension between AI data practices and the rights of visual artists. The collaboration represents a notable shift in how some actors within the AI space are beginning to engage with artist concerns.