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AI Generator Generates Anime Controversy

November 15, 2022

An AI model based on the work of a recently deceased anime artist has drawn criticism from illustrators, writers, and fans. South Korean illustrator Kim Jung Gi, known for an innovative style of comic book art and for live-drawing complex scenes from memory, died unexpectedly in October at age 47. Soon after, a game developer used Jung Gi's work in an AI model he made available on Twitter, allowing users to create Jung Gi-style artwork with a text prompt. Critics believe the model is a theft of the artist's work, and many creators and fans of anime and manga are denouncing both AI technology and the people who use it. The controversy may be a bellwether for broader AI ethics and liability issues related to art.

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