Etsy Bans AI-Generated Recipes and Patterns

Last Thursday, Etsy banned AI-generated recipes and patterns from its marketplace. Etsy banned AI-generated recipes and patterns, ending the sale of purely AI-made crochet and sewing guides. Sellers must now show a real item made from the instructions, not a simulated result. They also need at least one unedited photo of the actual product, so buyers know what to expect. Etsy said AI threatens trust, citing that many buyers can't tell which items involve AI. The ban is part of a broader push to set firmer rules around AI on the platform. Etsy will still allow AI-generated art if sellers play a clear role and disclose the process. This change follows a wave of complaints that AI-slop erodes the handmade feel of the site. Today, many active buyers say they can't tell which items involve AI-generated content.