Getty Images files for bankruptcy as AI eats stock photography

Getty Images has officially filed for bankruptcy, according to a breaking post from @Kalshi that drew about 1,500 likes. The post links the filing to AI-generated imagery eating into demand for stock photos.

Getty is one of the best-known names in stock and editorial photography, licensing images to publishers and brands. Generative image tools let anyone create a custom picture from a text prompt, which competes directly with the generic shots that fill many stock catalogs.

Why it mattersIf the report is accurate, it is a striking example of an established creative business struggling as AI changes how images are made. Watch for official filings and statements from Getty for details on what happens to its photo library and contributors.