Overview
- A Reddit user compiled multiple TikTok ads for The First Descendant that feature AI-generated streamers exhibiting stiff motions, wonky lip sync and other synthetic artifacts.
- One ad clip appears to clone the likeness of streamer DanieltheDemon without credit or confirmed consent, raising ethical and legal concerns.
- Community members have criticized Nexon for using AI influencers instead of its own Nexon Creators program, saying the practice undermines real content creators.
- Observers report that Nexon deleted and reuploaded the ads and removed critical comments as negative attention grew on Reddit.
- Nexon says the videos originated from a voluntary Creative Challenge on TikTok, that all submissions were verified by the platform, and that it has launched a joint inquiry with TikTok to determine the facts.