Kingdom Hearts fans accuse Square Enix of using generative AI for collection box art
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Elijah Gonzalez
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Summary
The article reports on controversy surrounding Square Enix's box art for the upcoming Kingdom Hearts collection. Fans and critics are accusing the company of using generative AI to create the artwork, pointing to visual inconsistencies and artifacts typical of AI-generated images. The backlash has been significant on social media, with many expressing disappointment and frustration over what they perceive as a lack of respect for the franchise's artistic integrity. Square Enix has not yet officially responded to the allegations.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThe artwork looks like it was generated by an AI that has never actually seen a Kingdom Hearts game before.
This is a slap in the face to the artists who have made this series visually iconic for over two decades.
Square Enix needs to address this immediately and either confirm or deny the use of generative AI.
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