{"slug": "the-square-enix-ai-fiasco-convinces-me-we-all-need-to-start-documenting-our", "title": "The Square Enix AI fiasco convinces me we all need to start documenting our creative process", "summary": "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.", "body_md": "Skip to main content\nOpen menu\nCreative Bloq\nDaily inspiration for creative people\nSubscribe\nSign in\nView Profile\nSign out\nSearch\nSearch Creative Bloq\nArt & Design\nArt\nDigital Art\nIllustration\nTattoo & Body Art\nTraditional Art\n3D Art\nAI Art\nPainting\nAnimation\nDesign\nSoftware\nGraphic Design\nProduct Design\nVideo Game Design\nApp Design\nBranding\nTypography\nAdvertising\nDesign Brands\nHuawei\nPhillips\nSamsung\nNintendo\nAsus\nAdobe\nDell\nSony\nNvidia\nApple\nProfessional Development\nCreative Careers\nProductivity Tools\nTraining Courses\nCreative Inspiration\nFashion\nInfographics\nOptical Illusions\n3D\nArchitecture\nUrban Design\nSculptures\nVFX & CGI\nPrinting\nSoftware\nWeb Design\nUX & UI\nWeb Design Software\nWordpress\nSquarespace\nTech\nComputers\nLaptops\nDesktops\nMonitors\nGraphic Cards\nStorage\nPeripherals\nAccessories\nKeyboards & Mice\nChairs & Desks\nPrinters\nHeadphones & Earbuds\nAirpods\nPhones & Devices\niPhone\niPad\niPad Pro\niPad Air\nSamsung Galaxy\nGoogle Pixel\nApple Watch\nHonor\nXiaomi\nGadgets\nPhotography\nCameras & Accessories\nPhoto Editing\nVideography\nSoftware\nAI\n3D Software\nWeb Design Software\nProcreate\nAdobe Illustrator\nAfter Effects\nInDesign\nCricut\nDigital Crafting\nEntertainment\nBooks\nMovies & TV\nMarvel\nStar Wars\nDisney\nGaming\nXbox\nPlayStation\nNintendo Switch 2\nVR & AR\nToys & Collectibles\nSign Up\nMore\nAbout Us\nMagazines\nImagineFX Subscribe Now\nImagineFX\n3D World\nEvents\nVertex\nBrand Impact Awards\nReviews\nhome\nArt & Design\nArt\nView Art\nDigital Art\nIllustration\nTattoo & Body Art\nTraditional Art\n3D Art\nAI Art\nPainting\nAnimation\nDesign\nView Design\nSoftware\nGraphic Design\nProduct Design\nVideo Game Design\nApp Design\nBranding\nTypography\nAdvertising\nDesign Brands\nHuawei\nPhillips\nSamsung\nNintendo\nAsus\nAdobe\nDell\nSony\nNvidia\nApple\nProfessional Development\nView Professional Development\nCreative Careers\nProductivity Tools\nTraining Courses\nCreative Inspiration\nView Creative Inspiration\nFashion\nInfographics\nOptical Illusions\n3D\nView 3D\nArchitecture\nUrban Design\nSculptures\nVFX & CGI\nPrinting\nSoftware\nWeb Design\nView Web Design\nUX & UI\nWeb Design Software\nView Web Design Software\nWordpress\nSquarespace\nTech\nView Tech\nComputers\nView Computers\nLaptops\nDesktops\nMonitors\nGraphic Cards\nStorage\nPeripherals\nView Peripherals\nAccessories\nKeyboards & Mice\nChairs & Desks\nPrinters\nHeadphones & Earbuds\nAirpods\nPhones & Devices\nView Phones & Devices\niPhone\niPad\niPad Pro\niPad Air\nSamsung Galaxy\nGoogle Pixel\nApple Watch\nHonor\nXiaomi\nGadgets\nPhotography", "url": "https://wpnews.pro/news/the-square-enix-ai-fiasco-convinces-me-we-all-need-to-start-documenting-our", "canonical_source": "https://www.creativebloq.com/ai/ai-art/the-square-enix-ai-fiasco-convinces-me-we-all-need-to-start-documenting-our-creative-process", "published_at": "2026-08-09 06:00:00+00:00", "updated_at": "2026-08-11 05:17:48.924440+00:00", "lang": "en", "topics": ["generative-ai", "ai-ethics", "ai-policy"], "entities": ["Square Enix", "Foamstars", "Creative Bloq"], "alternates": {"html": "https://wpnews.pro/news/the-square-enix-ai-fiasco-convinces-me-we-all-need-to-start-documenting-our", "markdown": "https://wpnews.pro/news/the-square-enix-ai-fiasco-convinces-me-we-all-need-to-start-documenting-our.md", "text": "https://wpnews.pro/news/the-square-enix-ai-fiasco-convinces-me-we-all-need-to-start-documenting-our.txt", "jsonld": "https://wpnews.pro/news/the-square-enix-ai-fiasco-convinces-me-we-all-need-to-start-documenting-our.jsonld"}}