Square Enix's Foamstars to Feature AI-Generated Art Amid Industry Controversy

Despite backlash and legal disputes, major game companies continue to explore AI technologies in game development.

Square Enix's upcoming PlayStation game, Foamstars, has confirmed the use of AI-generated art, specifically for in-game album covers.
The AI tool used, Midjourney, has been the subject of controversy and legal disputes for allegedly using artists' work without permission for training.
The AI-generated art reportedly makes up about 0.01% of the game's content, with the rest being created by human developers.
The use of AI in game development has been a contentious issue, with concerns about job loss, copyright infringement, and the potential for AI to replace human creativity.
Despite backlash, major game companies like Square Enix, Xbox, Ubisoft, and Niantic are increasingly exploring and integrating AI technologies into their creative processes.