Wizards of the Coast, the company responsible for Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering, recently posted advertising images online that were found to contain AI-generated elements. Despite initially denying the use of AI, the company later admitted to the mistake. This comes after previous controversies involving AI-generated art in their products. The company’s response to the issue has been criticized, and the situation has led to the departure of a prominent illustrator and webcomic artist, Dave Rapoza. The use of AI in art creation has raised concerns about the impact on human artists and the quality of work in the industry. The company’s parent company, Hasbro, has also faced criticism for its use of AI in art creation. This situation has highlighted the challenges faced by art departments and communication teams within Wizards of the Coast, particularly in the wake of recent layoffs. The controversy has raised questions about the ethical use of AI-generated art in the industry and the impact on human artists.
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Magic: The Gathering maker backpedals on AI use in promotional art: “Well, we made a mistake earlier”
