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Hooded Horse Puts Contractual Ban on Generative AI Art in Published Games

The publisher says the move is meant to stop AI placeholders from slipping into released builds.

Overview

  • Hooded Horse says it will not work with studios that use generative AI in their development pipeline.
  • CEO Tim Bender urges partner developers to avoid generative tools entirely, including for placeholder content.
  • Bender described generative AI art as "cancerous" that "infests" projects, emphasizing a zero-tolerance approach.
  • The policy is intended to prevent accidental inclusion of AI assets and to reduce quality-control overhead.
  • The stance contrasts with major publishers such as EA and Ubisoft that promote AI tools, highlighting a growing industry divide.