Crimson Desert dev apologizes for use of AI art

The Verge
Crimson Desert's developer apologized for using AI-generated art in the final game release.

Summary

The developer of Crimson Desert has apologized after it was discovered that AI-generated assets were included in the game's final release. The company stated in an X post that the AI art was intended to be replaced before launch and that they are now conducting a "comprehensive audit" to identify and remove any such content. Furthermore, the developer expressed regret for not being transparent about the use of AI during development, acknowledging, "We should have clearly disclosed our use of AI." This incident highlights the ongoing controversy surrounding the use of generative AI in the gaming industry.

(Source:The Verge)