Karla Ortiz
@kortizart.bsky.social
Karla is a Puerto Rican artist who loves to paint and draw. Karla works on Films (MCU, ILM,HBO), Games, TV, Covers, Fine art, etc. She is also a passionate advocate for better artist industries+ rights. Opinions are her own. ✌️
www.karlaortizart.com
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Karla Ortiz
@kortizart.bsky.social
· Oct 18
Let’s do this Bluesky!
Hi, I’m Karla Ortiz! I’m an artist in San Francisco. I work in films, games, MtG, books, fine art, and so on!
In my free time I advocate for artists livelihoods and rights. I’m also a plaintiff in a class action lawsuit against GenAi companies (Andersen v Stability).
Hi 👋
Hi, I’m Karla Ortiz! I’m an artist in San Francisco. I work in films, games, MtG, books, fine art, and so on!
In my free time I advocate for artists livelihoods and rights. I’m also a plaintiff in a class action lawsuit against GenAi companies (Andersen v Stability).
Hi 👋
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NEW: An AI image generator startup left its database exposed online, unsecured and accessible to anyone.
The "overwhelming majority" of the files inside contained nudity, with images appearing to contain children and explicit face-swaps
The "overwhelming majority" of the files inside contained nudity, with images appearing to contain children and explicit face-swaps
Huge Trove of Nude Images Leaked by AI Image Generator Startup’s Exposed Database
An AI image generator startup’s database was left accessible to the open internet, revealing more than 1 million images and videos, including photos of real people who had been “nudified.”
www.wired.com
December 5, 2025 at 12:32 PM
NEW: An AI image generator startup left its database exposed online, unsecured and accessible to anyone.
The "overwhelming majority" of the files inside contained nudity, with images appearing to contain children and explicit face-swaps
The "overwhelming majority" of the files inside contained nudity, with images appearing to contain children and explicit face-swaps
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SHOW UP TO TESTIFY MONDAY!
(12/08/2025) Stanford
Paul Brest Hall - 10am
RSVP here:
bit.ly/44lRMsX
#CreateDontScrape #SupportHumanArtists
#AB412
#March2Testify
(12/08/2025) Stanford
Paul Brest Hall - 10am
RSVP here:
bit.ly/44lRMsX
#CreateDontScrape #SupportHumanArtists
#AB412
#March2Testify
CA AB412 Matters | March2Testify
YouTube video by Project Digital Identity
youtu.be
December 5, 2025 at 11:05 PM
SHOW UP TO TESTIFY MONDAY!
(12/08/2025) Stanford
Paul Brest Hall - 10am
RSVP here:
bit.ly/44lRMsX
#CreateDontScrape #SupportHumanArtists
#AB412
#March2Testify
(12/08/2025) Stanford
Paul Brest Hall - 10am
RSVP here:
bit.ly/44lRMsX
#CreateDontScrape #SupportHumanArtists
#AB412
#March2Testify
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SHOW UP TO TESTIFY MONDAY!
(12/08/2025) Stanford
Paul Brest Hall - 10am
Join us here:
March2Testify.org
#CreateDontScrape #SupportHumanArtists
#AB412
#March2Testify #CAAB412
(12/08/2025) Stanford
Paul Brest Hall - 10am
Join us here:
March2Testify.org
#CreateDontScrape #SupportHumanArtists
#AB412
#March2Testify #CAAB412
December 6, 2025 at 12:41 AM
SHOW UP TO TESTIFY MONDAY!
(12/08/2025) Stanford
Paul Brest Hall - 10am
Join us here:
March2Testify.org
#CreateDontScrape #SupportHumanArtists
#AB412
#March2Testify #CAAB412
(12/08/2025) Stanford
Paul Brest Hall - 10am
Join us here:
March2Testify.org
#CreateDontScrape #SupportHumanArtists
#AB412
#March2Testify #CAAB412
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Drew Gooden: "You have to wonder if we've finally reached a point now where the greed has gone too far ... no amount of gaslighting about how the economy is good will convince people who are dying because they can't afford to go to the doctor."
December 3, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Drew Gooden: "You have to wonder if we've finally reached a point now where the greed has gone too far ... no amount of gaslighting about how the economy is good will convince people who are dying because they can't afford to go to the doctor."
Hot dang this video essay hits hard, is well researched, and aligns so well with what I think ails this world.
I feel that now, more than ever, solidarity of the 99% will truly be one of the few things that can fix this absolute mess of a techno feudal-ish world.
Mega worth the watch:
I feel that now, more than ever, solidarity of the 99% will truly be one of the few things that can fix this absolute mess of a techno feudal-ish world.
Mega worth the watch:
Greed is Destroying the World
YouTube video by Drew Gooden
youtu.be
December 5, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Hot dang this video essay hits hard, is well researched, and aligns so well with what I think ails this world.
I feel that now, more than ever, solidarity of the 99% will truly be one of the few things that can fix this absolute mess of a techno feudal-ish world.
Mega worth the watch:
I feel that now, more than ever, solidarity of the 99% will truly be one of the few things that can fix this absolute mess of a techno feudal-ish world.
Mega worth the watch:
Reposted by Karla Ortiz
hi everyone! i’m going through some financial hurdles so it’d really help me if you shared this post promoting my brushes, maybe consider gifting them? it is the season 🫶
you can find them here:
🫶 www.patreon.com/MerlinGG
✨ ko-fi.com/everydaymerlin
✨ merlin2g.gumroad.com
you can find them here:
🫶 www.patreon.com/MerlinGG
✨ ko-fi.com/everydaymerlin
✨ merlin2g.gumroad.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:47 PM
hi everyone! i’m going through some financial hurdles so it’d really help me if you shared this post promoting my brushes, maybe consider gifting them? it is the season 🫶
you can find them here:
🫶 www.patreon.com/MerlinGG
✨ ko-fi.com/everydaymerlin
✨ merlin2g.gumroad.com
you can find them here:
🫶 www.patreon.com/MerlinGG
✨ ko-fi.com/everydaymerlin
✨ merlin2g.gumroad.com
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1 of 2… A little more than a year ago I had the pleasure of being on a panel w/Karla, Ben, Jon, Reid & Mia to talk about the fight against GenAI. #LightBox just posted the video their channel, check it out here… #TheFutureIsHuman #CreateDontScrape #SupportHumanArtists
youtu.be/O6MywwVoCCc?...
youtu.be/O6MywwVoCCc?...
Glaze 2 Nightshade: Protecting Art Against GenAI
YouTube video by LightBox Expo
youtu.be
December 3, 2025 at 11:09 AM
1 of 2… A little more than a year ago I had the pleasure of being on a panel w/Karla, Ben, Jon, Reid & Mia to talk about the fight against GenAI. #LightBox just posted the video their channel, check it out here… #TheFutureIsHuman #CreateDontScrape #SupportHumanArtists
youtu.be/O6MywwVoCCc?...
youtu.be/O6MywwVoCCc?...
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Open AI doesn't want to be transparent about what's in their datasets - this bill would force them. If you're pro AI regulation (esp if you're in Bay Area), please show up and offer your support for this bill! If you can't make it, help spread the word!
RSVP link: bit.ly/44lRMsX Details below 👇
RSVP link: bit.ly/44lRMsX Details below 👇
December 3, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Open AI doesn't want to be transparent about what's in their datasets - this bill would force them. If you're pro AI regulation (esp if you're in Bay Area), please show up and offer your support for this bill! If you can't make it, help spread the word!
RSVP link: bit.ly/44lRMsX Details below 👇
RSVP link: bit.ly/44lRMsX Details below 👇
Reposted by Karla Ortiz
1/3 Massive efforts are being done to ensure states do not regulate GenAI.
Regulations like CA’s AB-412. A transparency bill that terrifies Big Tech!
On Dec. 8th, there is a major hearing on this bill.
We need as many folks to show up! Come join in support of creatives!
Rsvp link in thread!
Regulations like CA’s AB-412. A transparency bill that terrifies Big Tech!
On Dec. 8th, there is a major hearing on this bill.
We need as many folks to show up! Come join in support of creatives!
Rsvp link in thread!
November 25, 2025 at 11:10 PM
1/3 Massive efforts are being done to ensure states do not regulate GenAI.
Regulations like CA’s AB-412. A transparency bill that terrifies Big Tech!
On Dec. 8th, there is a major hearing on this bill.
We need as many folks to show up! Come join in support of creatives!
Rsvp link in thread!
Regulations like CA’s AB-412. A transparency bill that terrifies Big Tech!
On Dec. 8th, there is a major hearing on this bill.
We need as many folks to show up! Come join in support of creatives!
Rsvp link in thread!
1/3 Massive efforts are being done to ensure states do not regulate GenAI.
Regulations like CA’s AB-412. A transparency bill that terrifies Big Tech!
On Dec. 8th, there is a major hearing on this bill.
We need as many folks to show up! Come join in support of creatives!
Rsvp link in thread!
Regulations like CA’s AB-412. A transparency bill that terrifies Big Tech!
On Dec. 8th, there is a major hearing on this bill.
We need as many folks to show up! Come join in support of creatives!
Rsvp link in thread!
November 25, 2025 at 11:10 PM
1/3 Massive efforts are being done to ensure states do not regulate GenAI.
Regulations like CA’s AB-412. A transparency bill that terrifies Big Tech!
On Dec. 8th, there is a major hearing on this bill.
We need as many folks to show up! Come join in support of creatives!
Rsvp link in thread!
Regulations like CA’s AB-412. A transparency bill that terrifies Big Tech!
On Dec. 8th, there is a major hearing on this bill.
We need as many folks to show up! Come join in support of creatives!
Rsvp link in thread!
Reposted by Karla Ortiz
talkin' about the AI bubble
November 20, 2025 at 6:56 PM
talkin' about the AI bubble
Late, but I wanted to jump in on this trend. While I love Fieren, I am deeply inspired by how brave this person was! They went for the hard thing, were curious, made us all rejoice and draw together!
It makes me so happy to see folks gain that artistic curiosity!
So go forth! Rooting for you! 💖
It makes me so happy to see folks gain that artistic curiosity!
So go forth! Rooting for you! 💖
November 21, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Late, but I wanted to jump in on this trend. While I love Fieren, I am deeply inspired by how brave this person was! They went for the hard thing, were curious, made us all rejoice and draw together!
It makes me so happy to see folks gain that artistic curiosity!
So go forth! Rooting for you! 💖
It makes me so happy to see folks gain that artistic curiosity!
So go forth! Rooting for you! 💖
Zach has done a great job bringing a lot of resources, sample scripts, etc on how to call your senators AND representatives to urge them to vote NO on the AI moratorium in the NDAA!
Check em out!
Btw I thought at first, it was only Senators we needed to call. Please call your representatives too!
Check em out!
Btw I thought at first, it was only Senators we needed to call. Please call your representatives too!
Like some kind of zombie cockroach, THE BAN ON STATE AI REGULATIONS IS BACK FROM THE DEAD!! 🪦
Please call your senators and rep NOW and tell them no state AI regulation ban!! A cheat sheet of who to call, scripts of what to say here: tinyurl.com/msa69nkv
Please call your senators and rep NOW and tell them no state AI regulation ban!! A cheat sheet of who to call, scripts of what to say here: tinyurl.com/msa69nkv
November 19, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Zach has done a great job bringing a lot of resources, sample scripts, etc on how to call your senators AND representatives to urge them to vote NO on the AI moratorium in the NDAA!
Check em out!
Btw I thought at first, it was only Senators we needed to call. Please call your representatives too!
Check em out!
Btw I thought at first, it was only Senators we needed to call. Please call your representatives too!
🚨 Yet again Ted Cruz and Steve Scalise are trying to sneak in a moratorium on state GenAi legislation.
If passed states can no longer enact laws for transparency, child safety, privacy, environmental protection etc.
We got 3 days to stop this. Call now!
www.senate.gov/senators/sen...
If passed states can no longer enact laws for transparency, child safety, privacy, environmental protection etc.
We got 3 days to stop this. Call now!
www.senate.gov/senators/sen...
November 19, 2025 at 7:07 PM
🚨 Yet again Ted Cruz and Steve Scalise are trying to sneak in a moratorium on state GenAi legislation.
If passed states can no longer enact laws for transparency, child safety, privacy, environmental protection etc.
We got 3 days to stop this. Call now!
www.senate.gov/senators/sen...
If passed states can no longer enact laws for transparency, child safety, privacy, environmental protection etc.
We got 3 days to stop this. Call now!
www.senate.gov/senators/sen...
Guess it’s time to call the senators again, but ughhh can these jerks just…stop? 💀
www.theverge.com/policy/82365...
www.theverge.com/policy/82365...
Republicans are looking for a way to bring back the AI moratorium
Congress’ last attempt to pause state AI regulations failed.
www.theverge.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Guess it’s time to call the senators again, but ughhh can these jerks just…stop? 💀
www.theverge.com/policy/82365...
www.theverge.com/policy/82365...
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Frankenstein was the fuel I did not know I desperately needed. Inspiring, hopeful and loving of the many brilliant crafts that went to passionately make this movie.
A story teller’s dream.
@realgdt.bsky.social and crew have truly created a beautifully haunting and unforgettable film!
A story teller’s dream.
@realgdt.bsky.social and crew have truly created a beautifully haunting and unforgettable film!
a close up of a man 's face in a dark forest with trees in the background
Alt: a close up of a man 's face in a dark forest with trees in the background
media.tenor.com
November 16, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Frankenstein was the fuel I did not know I desperately needed. Inspiring, hopeful and loving of the many brilliant crafts that went to passionately make this movie.
A story teller’s dream.
@realgdt.bsky.social and crew have truly created a beautifully haunting and unforgettable film!
A story teller’s dream.
@realgdt.bsky.social and crew have truly created a beautifully haunting and unforgettable film!
Reposted by Karla Ortiz
Glad to see Polygon cover the resistance of game developers to generative AI--and to be able to speak briefly to one of the greatest dangers of this entire thing.
Gen AI doubles down on making MORE SPACE for production issues that *already make games worse.*
www.polygon.com/arc-raiders-...
Gen AI doubles down on making MORE SPACE for production issues that *already make games worse.*
www.polygon.com/arc-raiders-...
November 12, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Glad to see Polygon cover the resistance of game developers to generative AI--and to be able to speak briefly to one of the greatest dangers of this entire thing.
Gen AI doubles down on making MORE SPACE for production issues that *already make games worse.*
www.polygon.com/arc-raiders-...
Gen AI doubles down on making MORE SPACE for production issues that *already make games worse.*
www.polygon.com/arc-raiders-...
Reposted by Karla Ortiz
We don’t use generative AI at Strange Scaffold and I can confirm that a *lot* of other studios are not—whether indie or AAA.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm - AUTOMATON WEST
In an interview following the launch of ARC Raiders, the CEO of Embark Studios' parent company Nexon shares his views on AI.
automaton-media.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:25 AM
We don’t use generative AI at Strange Scaffold and I can confirm that a *lot* of other studios are not—whether indie or AAA.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
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Nuremburg trials is the moderate position
He said that the agents would throw food at them to eat. The agents threatened to withhold food for a week and to beat him up if he didn't sign deportation papers. He said he saw others refuse and get beaten/receive no food. He signed because he was afraid.
November 7, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Nuremburg trials is the moderate position
Feels good to let go and just draw late into the night.
Digital sketches mostly from memory and a lot of soulful songs to accompany it.
Digital sketches mostly from memory and a lot of soulful songs to accompany it.
November 9, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Feels good to let go and just draw late into the night.
Digital sketches mostly from memory and a lot of soulful songs to accompany it.
Digital sketches mostly from memory and a lot of soulful songs to accompany it.
Reposted by Karla Ortiz
Birthday with an artbook, Eternals was released 4 years ago!
Concept art that helped create the stunning visuals were shared in Marvel Studios' Eternals: The Art of the Movie.
Credits below 👇
Concept art that helped create the stunning visuals were shared in Marvel Studios' Eternals: The Art of the Movie.
Credits below 👇
November 5, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Birthday with an artbook, Eternals was released 4 years ago!
Concept art that helped create the stunning visuals were shared in Marvel Studios' Eternals: The Art of the Movie.
Credits below 👇
Concept art that helped create the stunning visuals were shared in Marvel Studios' Eternals: The Art of the Movie.
Credits below 👇
The Mandani win has me hope scrolling for the first time in years ☺️
So stoked!
So stoked!
November 5, 2025 at 3:53 AM
The Mandani win has me hope scrolling for the first time in years ☺️
So stoked!
So stoked!
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Judge rules George R.R. Martin and other authors can sue OpenAI for copyright infringement
• Said ChatGPT generated 'Game of Thrones' content similar enough to infringe copyright
• OpenAI’s motion to dismiss was denied
• Said ChatGPT generated 'Game of Thrones' content similar enough to infringe copyright
• OpenAI’s motion to dismiss was denied
October 30, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Judge rules George R.R. Martin and other authors can sue OpenAI for copyright infringement
• Said ChatGPT generated 'Game of Thrones' content similar enough to infringe copyright
• OpenAI’s motion to dismiss was denied
• Said ChatGPT generated 'Game of Thrones' content similar enough to infringe copyright
• OpenAI’s motion to dismiss was denied
Still in awe at how amazing @lightboxexpo.com was!
Thank you LBX organizers, to founders @bobbychiu.bsky.social @jimdemonakos.bsky.social and attendees for making this one so special.
I came out with renewed energy, hope and inspired as all hell!!
Here was one of the highlights for me!
Thank you LBX organizers, to founders @bobbychiu.bsky.social @jimdemonakos.bsky.social and attendees for making this one so special.
I came out with renewed energy, hope and inspired as all hell!!
Here was one of the highlights for me!
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Slays At CAA Awards, Marvel Studios Also Scores Big
The Concept Art Association awards honor the artistic geniuses behind the year's most visually impactful media and games.
www.forbes.com
October 29, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Still in awe at how amazing @lightboxexpo.com was!
Thank you LBX organizers, to founders @bobbychiu.bsky.social @jimdemonakos.bsky.social and attendees for making this one so special.
I came out with renewed energy, hope and inspired as all hell!!
Here was one of the highlights for me!
Thank you LBX organizers, to founders @bobbychiu.bsky.social @jimdemonakos.bsky.social and attendees for making this one so special.
I came out with renewed energy, hope and inspired as all hell!!
Here was one of the highlights for me!