Sega uses AI-generated art for Dreamcast keychains, sparking fan disappointment
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Phil Hayton
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The article discusses Sega's use of AI-generated art for promotional Dreamcast keychains sold at the Sega Shop, which feature garbled text and weird button glyphs — telltale signs of AI generation. The author expresses disappointment that even beloved retro gaming hardware like the Dreamcast isn't safe from AI slop, while noting the keychains are otherwise cute in concept. The piece also suggests the final product might turn out okay despite the AI-generated design issues.
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· 3 pulledTurns out even the Sega Dreamcast isn't safe from the horrors of AI, as the tech appears to be messing with promotional keychains.
my thumb came to a halt upon seeing a bastardized version of the retro console, its controller, and VMU, all of which featured garbled text and weird button glyphs.
Currently live at the Sega Shop, the offending Anime Expo Dreamcast keychains in question are actually really cute.
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