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Video game studio admits to using AI art in "1666: Amsterdam" reveal

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Panache Digital Games has faced backlash for using AI-generated imagery in the reveal of its upcoming game, "1666: Amsterdam." The studio, founded by Patrice Desailets, admitted that some early versions of in-game portraits and marketing assets contained AI-generated content. While the company apologized and promised to replace these assets with human-made versions before the Early Access release, the author expresses skepticism and frustration over the perceived lack of transparency and trust. AI

IMPACT The use of AI in game development marketing raises concerns about transparency and artistic integrity, potentially impacting player trust.

RANK_REASON The article discusses the use of AI in game development marketing assets, which is a product-related issue rather than a core AI release or research.

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Video game studio admits to using AI art in "1666: Amsterdam" reveal

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    1666: Amsterdam, Made By A Team Including 'Over A Dozen Talented And Experienced Artists', Used AI Images All Through Its Reveal https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://

    1666: Amsterdam, Made By A Team Including 'Over A Dozen Talented And Experienced Artists', Used AI Images All Through Its Reveal https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://aftermat h.site/1666-amsterdam-made-by-a-team-including-over-a-dozen-talented-and-experienced-artists-used-ai-images-all…

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