Jul 1, 2026Single source
Spokane city flyer for clocktower chimes reportedly made with AI, copied local artist's sticker design
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A Spokane Parks and Recreation employee reportedly used a generative AI image tool to make a flyer for the restored Great Northern Clocktower chimes. It reportedly copied elements of artist Matthew Clinard's sticker and went out without the required AI disclosure. The city removed it and apologized after his complaint.
What this means for youGovernment offices are using AI image tools, and the results can copy real artists' work. If you make or sell art, you can ask a city to explain where its images came from.
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- AI Incident Databasehttps://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1598
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