Neverness To Everness accused of using AI to steal anime artwork

5 articles · Updated · OpenCritic · May 1

A social media post alleges the new gacha game copied an anime scene, applied an AI filter and used it in promotional artwork.
The accusation follows a pre-launch interview in which executive director Yang Lei said the team uses AI mainly for preliminary atmosphere renderings.
The dispute adds to wider criticism of AI in game development, as studios including Larian, Warhorse and Rockstar have acknowledged using the technology.

If AI art is just 'soulless slop,' why are game studios risking fan backlash and lawsuits to use it?

With AI art now legally uncopyrightable, is the video game industry building its future on worthless assets?