Figma’s AI Tool Accused of Stealing Apple’s Design Secrets
Figma’s latest tool, Make Designs, has been put on hold after it was discovered that it was producing eerily similar designs to Apple’s iconic iOS weather app. But was this just a coincidence, or did Figma’s AI models learn Apple’s secrets?
In a stunning admission, Figma’s CTO, Kris Rasmussen, revealed that the company didn’t train its AI models, instead relying on off-the-shelf models and a bespoke design system. But how did these models manage to create designs so similar to Apple’s?
The AI Conspiracy Unfolds
Industry insiders are whispering that Figma’s models may have been trained on Apple’s designs, either directly or indirectly. If true, this would mean that Figma’s AI has effectively stolen Apple’s design secrets, and the implications are far-reaching.
Figma’s CEO, Dylan Field, defended the company’s approach, saying that the variability in the models was too low. But did Figma simply not want to admit that its AI was trained on Apple’s designs?
The Ethics of AI Training
Figma’s use of off-the-shelf models raises serious questions about the ethics of AI training. Are companies like Figma and Adobe profiting from the intellectual property of others, or are they genuinely innovating in the field of AI design?
The controversy has sparked a heated debate about the need for transparency in AI training, with some calling for stricter regulations to protect creators’ rights.
Figma’s Plan to Fix the Problem
Figma has promised to take steps to improve its AI models, including a thorough review of its bespoke design system and the introduction of new quality standards. But will this be enough to restore faith in the company’s approach?
Only time will tell if Figma’s AI tool can redeem itself from the shadows of controversy. One thing is certain, however: the world of AI design has just gotten a whole lot more complicated.
