Pokémon Disqualifies Finalists in Card Illustration Contest Over AI-enhanced Submissions

Jun 25, 2024, 03:23 PM

The Pokémon Company has disqualified several finalists in its official Pokémon card illustration contest due to allegations of AI-enhanced submissions. The disqualifications were made after it was found that some entrants violated the official contest rules by using AI to enhance their artwork. This incident has sparked a broader debate on the legitimacy and fairness of AI in creative competitions, with entrants and observers continuing to discuss the impact of AI on art communities.