Artisan AI startup stole work from creator of 'This is fine' meme
KC Green, the creator of the "This Is Fine" meme, has accused the AI startup Artisan of using his work without permission. The controversy arose when images featuring a popular dog from the meme and the phrase "My pipes are on fire" appeared in an advertisement at a metro station, promoting the hiring of AI employees. Green emphasized that there was no agreement for the use of his work and is seeking legal assistance to protect his rights, asserting that memes do not emerge in a vacuum and copyright should be respected. In response, Artisan stated that they respect the creator's work and are attempting to reach out to him.
KC Green, the creator of the "This is fine" meme, has accused the AI startup Artisan of using his work without permission. Images circulating on social media show an advertisement in a subway station featuring the famous dog character with the caption "My pipe is on fire." This was reported by Techcrunch.com xabar.
The advertisement encouraged people to hire an AI employee. Responding to the situation, Green stated that his work had been stolen and that no agreement had been reached.
In response to a request from TechCrunch, Artisan stated that it respects the author's work and is attempting to contact him.
The artist noted that he is seeking legal assistance to protect his rights. According to him, memes do not appear on their own, and copyright must be respected.
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