Adobe Generative AI User Guidelines: Responsible and Ethical AI Usage

A cornerstone of Adobe's Generative AI User Guidelines is the emphasis on respect and safety. Users are strictly prohibited from employing these AI features in ways that violate applicable laws or cause harm to others. This encompasses a broad range of forbidden content, including the creation of explicit or pornographic material, hate speech targeting specific groups based on race, ethnicity, religion, disability, gender, age, or sexual orientation, and the glorification of explicit violence or gore. Furthermore, the guidelines forbid inciting self-harm, depicting or sexually exploiting minors, promoting terrorism or violent extremism, spreading misleading or deceptive content that could lead to real-world harm, and infringing upon individuals' privacy. Engaging in regulated activities without proper compliance is also disallowed. Deceptive or harmful behaviors are also addressed, such as using false or misleading information in profiles, impersonating others, employing unauthorized automation for mass content uploads, and participating in artificial engagement-boosting schemes. Adobe employs both automated and manual methods to review prompts, inputs, and outputs to prevent misuse and filter content, ensuring a secure user experience. Any suspected violations can be reported to abuse@adobe.com, with a commitment to reporting child exploitation material to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).

Adobe acknowledges that users may have the ability to customize and share generative AI features, such as AI assistants. When users choose to make these customized features available to others, they assume full responsibility for their configuration, deployment, and usage. This responsibility extends to ensuring that these custom features comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Crucially, users must ensure their custom AI features are not designed or configured to simulate human emotional relationships, induce or exacerbate physiological or psychological conditions, make decisions regarding critical areas like employment, education, access to essential services, or judicial administration, thereby avoiding potential misuse and harm.

It is imperative to understand that the outputs generated by Adobe's generative AI features are intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice. This includes advice related to legal, medical, financial, or any other specialized fields. Engaging with these AI features does not establish any form of professional relationship, such as the attorney-client relationship. Users should always consult with qualified professionals for advice pertaining to their specific needs and circumstances, rather than relying solely on AI-generated content.

Adobe encourages users to actively participate in maintaining a safe and ethical AI environment by reporting any suspected violations of the Generative AI User Guidelines. Users can report concerns by contacting Adobe directly at abuse@adobe.com. Adobe takes all reports seriously and will investigate them thoroughly. As previously mentioned, any material depicting the exploitation of minors will be reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Adobe reserves the right to take appropriate enforcement actions, including the deactivation of user accounts, for any conduct that violates these guidelines, ensuring the integrity and safety of its AI platforms.