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D&D says it removed the AI illustrations concerned and commissioned replacements, while requiring artists not to use generative AI in its guidelines. It says it will continue working with the artist involved.
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D&D says it removed the AI illustrations concerned and commissioned replacements, while requiring artists not to use generative AI in its guidelines. It says it will continue working with the artist involved.
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Editorial research question
Editorial interpretation: examine changes to commissioning rules, relationships with illustrators and replacement works in game publishing.
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D&D says it removed the AI illustrations concerned and commissioned replacements, while requiring artists not to use generative AI in its guidelines. It says it will continue working with the artist involved.
SRC-0068“On AI Art Generation in D&D,” August 11, 2023; September 20, 2023 update in the retrospective
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DOC-0056D&D Community UpdateCite this record
ANTI-AI ARCHIVE. “D&D announces generative-AI illustration rules and replacement commissions.” evt-0068. Include this page’s URL and your access date when citing.

