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Party Animals Studio Apologizes After AI Contest Backlash

Party Animals developer Recreate Games has apologized after an AI video contest sparked backlash from the gaming community. The studio stated they do not intend to disrespect creators or dismiss handmade work. This comes after criticism that the contest favored AI-generated content over traditional artistic contributions. AI

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Party Animals Studio Apologizes After AI Contest Backlash

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