AI-Generated Art Stirs Controversy in HBO's 'True Detective: Night Country'

Showrunner Issa López defends decision amidst criticism and ongoing debate over AI's role in the creative industry.

HBO's 'True Detective: Night Country' used an AI-generated poster in its second episode, causing a stir among viewers and critics.
The AI poster, advertising a fictitious band called 'METAL', was confirmed by showrunner Issa López, who explained it as a reflection of the bleak setting of the show.
Viewers and critics have questioned the decision to use AI-generated art, especially given recent strikes by Hollywood's writer and actor guilds against the use of AI on set.
The use of AI in the creative field has been a contentious issue, with artists warning it could undermine their livelihoods.
The decision to use an AI poster has been criticized as lazy, cheap, and out of place in the context of the show.