Flickr adds image theft protection with Pixsy

Flickr now offers protection to its users in the form of image theft detection. The site has partnered with Pixsy and uses reverse image search technology and AI to monitor for unauthorized use of photographers' images. The service is only available to Pro subscribers, and is being billed as one of the 'Pro Perks'. Flickr says that when a copyright infringement is detected, users will 'get access to a variety of tools and services that will help you deal with the unauthorized use of your work'. See also: Flickr says free users can exceed 1,000 photos as Creative Commons images… [Continue Reading]