1. Transparency Principle

The evolving ethical consensus is that transparency is the best approach to using AI. We ask that you disclose in your descriptions the extent who which AI was used in the creation of your works, including whether you used it to edit or modify your original creations or whether you used it to create novel images or text.

2. AI Image Generators

Except as explicitly allowed in this policy, use of AI Image Generators is FORBIDDEN. There are a number of open lawsuits against several AI Image Generators. Only the AI Image Generators listed in this FAQ are deemed suitable for use with schools and in Boom Cards.

2.1. Making Novel (New) Images

Use of AI Image Generators to generate novel images is permitted ONLY using the following AI tools:

  • Adobe Firefly
  • Shutterstock AI
  • Getty Images AI

2.2. Using Images Made Using AI

Including AI generated images purchased from any source other than Adobe, Shutterstock, or Getty images is prohibited for materials published to the Store.

2.3. Editing Your Own Images

Use of AI Image Generators to modify your own images is permitted using if you upload your own art and ask the tool to edit it. For the absence of doubt: "your own images" means images you created yourself that are not a copy of the works of another. AI images that are derived from the creativity of other persons where such creativity is still covered by copyright or by moral rights are not permitted. We recommend that you use a professional, business or enterprise AI Image Generation software that designed to on your own models, such as Invoke.


In all cases you should not use an AI generated art that makes a subject look unflattering or otherwise could be perceived as casting the subject in an unflattering light.

2.4. Disclosure/Citations

You must disclose to customers, and the public the extent to which AI was used to generate novel images. Use words like: "AI image generated using [tool]." You must name the tool used to create the AI image. You are not required, but you are encouraged, to disclose the use of AI to edit images you own. Even if you do not disclose that AI edited your novel images, you are required to add to the Acknowledgements that you are the source of your images.


Frequently Asked Questions
If I buy images from a designer and they used an AI Generator allowed in Section 2.1, can I use that image? 
Yes you can, please give credit to the designer in acknowledgements and add required disclaimers from Section 2.4.

If I buy images from a designer and they use an AI to modify their original artwork, can I use that image?

Yes you can, please give credit to the designer in acknowledgements and add required disclaimers from Section 2.4. You will be responsible for ensuring the image complies with Section 2.2 (approved image generators) and Section 2.3 (non-infringing and non-disparaging).