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Etsy bans AI-generated patterns and recipes, adds enforcement
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- Etsy bans AI-generated functional guides such as patterns and recipes.
- Etsy says many buyers cannot identify AI-generated items, making it a top-three barrier.
- Sellers must include at least one unedited photo of the finished product for each listing.
- Etsy prohibits fully automated bot listings and requires human oversight for every item.
- Etsy added AI detection tools, a reporting option, and threatens shop removal for violations.