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RuneScape developer Jagex investigates generative AI use in trailer

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Jagex, the developer behind the game RuneScape, has come under fire for its use of generative AI in a trailer for the Dragon Slayer 2 quest. The trailer was shown at the annual RuneFest convention. In response to accusations, Jagex has stated that they do not use generative AI for game or asset creation and have taken down the trailer to investigate the matter urgently, particularly concerning a "trusted external partner" involved in its production. AI

IMPACT This incident highlights the scrutiny game developers face regarding AI content generation and the importance of vetting third-party partners.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses a controversy around the use of generative AI in a trailer for a video game, not a core AI release or research.

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🎮 RuneScape Developer Jagex Takes Down Trailer To ‘Investigate Urgently’ After Generative AI Accusations 'We don’t use GenAI to create our games, artwork or cre

    🎮 RuneScape Developer Jagex Takes Down Trailer To ‘Investigate Urgently’ After Generative AI Accusations 'We don’t use GenAI to create our games, artwork or creative assets, and will not knowingly allow it to be used on our behalf' 📰 Source: Kotaku 🔗 Link: https://kotaku.com/rune…

    LINKS kotaku.com/runescape-developer-jagex-take…
  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 Jagex pull Runescape trailer and apologise for genAI use after complaints about six-fingered knights, pinning the blame on a "trusted external partner" I'm re

    📰 Jagex pull Runescape trailer and apologise for genAI use after complaints about six-fingered knights, pinning the blame on a "trusted external partner" I'm really tired of writing about genAI today. It's my first news shift with RPS, and within a few hours, I've written three s…

    LINKS rockpapershotgun.com/jagex-pull-runescape…
  3. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🎮 Jagex responds to use of generative AI in RuneScape trailer made by "trusted external partner" RuneScape creator Jagex has responded to the use of generative

    🎮 Jagex responds to use of generative AI in RuneScape trailer made by "trusted external partner" RuneScape creator Jagex has responded to the use of generative AI in a trailer for RuneScape 3's Dragon Slayer 2 quest shown during RuneFest. Read more 📰 Source: GamesIndustry.biz New…

    LINKS gamesindustry.biz/jagex-responds-to-use-o…
  4. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🎮 RuneScape creator Jagex in hot water over generative AI use in recent trailer RuneScape creator Jagex recently hosted its annual convention RuneFest, a hub fo

    🎮 RuneScape creator Jagex in hot water over generative AI use in recent trailer RuneScape creator Jagex recently hosted its annual convention RuneFest, a hub for community events and new reveals for the British developer's many games. Sadly, one of those reveals has spoilt the...…

    LINKS eurogamer.net/runescape-dragon-slayer-2-t…

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