Shein Algorithmically Stole and Sold Art, Artists Say in Suit
Three independent artists are now suing ultra-cheap online retailer Shein, alleging that the company has been deploying an algorithm to identify trending art—including the artists’ own designs—and recreating it in sweatshops, all under the leadership of a mysterious tech tycoon.Are ‘Hauls’ a Wasteful Social Media Practice?Artists Krista Perry, Larissa Martinez, and Jay Baron filed the lawsuit against Shein inCalifornia federal court yesterday. The artists argue that Shein has sold nearly identical copies of work they…