TLDR:
Key points:
- The Pokémon Company disqualified AI-generated entries in the 2024 Card Illustration Contest.
- Fans raised suspicions about questionable artworks among the 300 finalists.
The Pokémon Company’s popularity in the ’90s was boosted by the trading card game, and contests are held for fans to submit illustrations for circulation. However, in the 2024 contest, a number of artists were disqualified for allegedly using AI to create their entries. After complaints from fans, the company acknowledged the breach and disqualified those entries believed to have used AI, stating that new artists would be selected to replace them. This incident adds to the ongoing discussions about copyright infringement and artist rights in the creative industry surrounding AI-generated work.
Furthermore, the article highlights similar incidents in the past where AI-generated work has caused controversy, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between genuine artistic creations and those produced with AI.