But Stephen Yang, another photojournalist, remarked that Shutterstock’s contributor network has long been filled with what he called “amateurs” who “dilute the pool of available images.” ...

It is somewhat ironic that Shutterstock forbids its own contributors to sell AI images, though. But, this allows Shutterstock to have a monopoly on AI image sales on its platforms. In 2023 ...

Update: The National Union of Journalists is seeking assurances that Shutterstock contributors will be allowed to opt out of their images being used in Getty’s AI generator function. It is also ...

Shutterstock CEO Paul Hennessy said the merger with Getty Images provides an opportunity to "meet diverse customer needs.” ...

Through the merger, Getty Images and Shutterstock plan on offering "a content library with greater depth and breadth for the benefit of customers, expanded opportunities for its contributor ...

It will marry Getty Images’ immense library of photos, illustrations and videos with Shutterstock’s huge searchable platform that lets contributors upload their content. As of Monday’s close ...