Adobe Generative AI User Guidelines (2026)
Adobe's 2026 Generative AI User Guidelines prohibit illegal, harmful, deceptive, or discriminatory uses, impersonation, and using Adobe AI to train other models.
Background
- **Adobe** makes Photoshop, Illustrator, and the PDF format. Since 2023 it has built **Firefly** — its own generative AI image/video/text tools — directly into its Creative Cloud apps.
- These **2026 Generative AI User Guidelines** are the legal rules users accept when using Adobe's AI features. They cover copyright, ownership, and prohibited uses.
- **Why it matters**: Adobe's tools are used by millions of professional creatives worldwide. Its AI policies directly affect who owns AI-generated output, whether Adobe can train on user content, and what kinds of images (e.g., political, violent, trademarked) are banned.
- **Context**: In 2024, Adobe faced backlash over a vague ToS update that users feared would give Adobe a license to their work. These guidelines are meant to clarify what's allowed specifically for AI features — but critics still worry about unclear data usage and the fact that "opt out of training" must be manually enabled per user.