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The Square Enix AI fiasco convinces me we all need to start documenting our creative process

Square Enix's use of AI-generated art in its game Foamstars has sparked backlash, prompting a Creative Bloq editor to argue that artists must document their creative process to prove the human effort behind their work. The controversy, which emerged in January 2024, led Square Enix to clarify that AI was used for 'final touches' rather than core design, but the editor insists that without detailed process documentation, artists risk being accused of relying on AI.

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The Square Enix AI fiasco convinces me we all need to start documenting our creative process
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