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WotC's Statement Against the Use of Generative AI in Magic (magic.wizards.com)
submitted 9 months ago by MysticKetchup@lemmy.world to c/mtg@mtgzone.com
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For 30 years, Magic: The Gathering has been built on the innovation, ingenuity, and hard work of talented people who sculpt a beautiful, creative game. That isn't changing. Our internal guidelines remain the same with regard to artificial intelligence tools: We require artists, writers, and creatives contributing to the Magic TCG to refrain from using AI generative tools to create final Magic products. We work with some of the most talented artists and creatives in the world, and we believe those people are what makes Magic great.

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[–] cerement@slrpnk.net 22 points 9 months ago (1 children)

“We just haven’t figured out how to monetize it without pissing off our customers yet again.”

[–] VelvetStorm@lemmy.world 9 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Exactly. They just fired a shit load of people too.

[–] lovestha@mtgjudge.social 4 points 9 months ago (2 children)

@VelvetStorm @cerement It's a reaction to people interpreting the Hasbro art job advert recently as firing artists and replacing them with AI.

Which is plausible for other parts of Hasbro, but unlikely in WotC

[–] littlebluespark@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Which is plausible ~~for other parts of Hasbro, but unlikely in WotC~~

Don't give them too much credit. WotC is fucking vile, and always has been.

[–] lovestha@mtgjudge.social 2 points 9 months ago

@VelvetStorm @cerement Oh and it's important to note: the bulk of artists weren't touched by the firing: they have always been external contractors.