Fan Backlash Puts Level-5’s AI Showcase Under Scrutiny
Level-5 president and CEO Akihiro Hino has apologized after fans expressed backlash over the use of generative AI in footage shown during the studio's recent digital showcase. Hino stated that AI was used to make the presentation more spectacular, but insisted that core game elements like scenarios and character designs remain human-made. The incident has drawn comparisons to other games facing scrutiny for undisclosed AI use and highlights a wider industry trend.
- Entities
- Company: Electronic Arts
- Game: Yo-Kai Watch
- Game: Professor Layton
- Company: Krafton
- Game: DECAPOLICE
- Topic: Game Development
- Company: Square Enix
- Person: Akihiro Hino
- Topic: Generative AI
- Company: Level-5
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