Midjourney ends free trials of its AI image generator due to 'extraordinary' abuse

Midjourney is putting an end to free use of its AI image generator after people created high-profile deepfakes using the tool. CEO David Holz says on Discord that the company is ending free trials due to "extraordinary demand and trial abuse." New safeguards haven't been "sufficient" to prevent misuse during trial periods, Holz says. For now, you'll have to pay at least $10 per month to use the technology. As The Washington Post explains, Midjourney has found itself at the heart of unwanted attention in recent weeks.