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RuneScape developer apologises for AI-generated six-fingered character at RuneFest

Original: RuneScape dev apologises after RuneFest debut of an AI-generated six-fingered character: 'That's pretty hard to explain

Jagex, the studio behind RuneScape, has apologised after debuting an AI-generated character with six fingers at RuneFest, its fan event. A developer admitted the flawed artwork was 'pretty hard to explain away'. The incident has reignited criticism of AI-generated assets in games, with players questioning the studio's quality control and its stance on generative AI.

Why now: An embarrassing AI mistake at a major fan event has fuelled ongoing backlash against generative AI in game development.

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• RuneScape dev apologises after RuneFest debut of an AI-generated six-fingered character: 'That's pretty hard to explain away' Uh oh, here we go again. https://www. pcgamer.com/games/mmo/runescap… · gamewire@gamefan.net · 3

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