Stability AI announces paid membership for commercial use of its models

In the fast-paced world of AI commercial usage, Stability AI, the creator of Stable Diffusion, has launched a new membership subscription with the aim of reshaping how customers can access and utilize its AI models for commercial purposes.

The company has introduced a three-tier membership model, including a free tier for personal and research use, a $20 per month tier for creators, developers, and startups with specific revenue and user thresholds, and an enterprise plan. These tiers offer early access to new AI models, with the paid tiers allowing commercial usage.

The announcement has sparked confusion among users regarding the nuances of commercial use under the new membership, particularly regarding the potential fees for utilizing Stable Diffusion-generated images commercially, given the current lack of copyright protection for AI-generated work.