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Uberpie hasn't addressed this rumour in the discord or patreon that I know of.Question is he actually doing A.I? or is this just the usual forum conspiracy
It's my opinion he is using AI to at least create an initial image of a scene he wishes to produce and then edits/revises it for suitability in photoshop/whatever. And if so, bully for him - use a tool to be more efficient. Particularly because he has made the decision to split the game in two. That said, if he does not make sure the art has the "soul" of an artist in it, it can create some problems (both fan-wise and legal):
- As we have seen, some fans here have stated their distaste for several previews of the new art because of the apparent use of AI. In using AI without making sure to go in to make finishing touches, he might find a segment of his fanbase drop off - possibly decreasing his patreon donations. But with the increased production, he might find more fans signing up.
- Legally, if he does not make significant edits/revisions to any artwork done by an AI - even though they are based upon his original characters - it could be seen as putting his IP in legal jeopardy, with copyrights of the new art being invalidated as well as a possible legal quagmire for previous work (a case could be made - whether or not it would success might be a different story, but would still cost time and money to find out).