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Govee announced new smart ceiling lights at CES 2026, including the Sky Ceiling Light that mimics daylight and the Ceiling Light Ultra capable of displaying detailed images and animations using AI and a high-density LED array, both compatible with Matter and controllable via Govee's app, though release details are pending.
Fortnite is suspected of using AI-generated art for in-game posters and items, sparking debate among players and the community about AI's role in game development, with a significant majority opposing its use in video games.
Suno's latest AI music generator, Suno v5, shows notable technical improvements in audio clarity and instrument separation over previous versions, but it still produces music that feels soulless and lacks emotional depth, with a tendency to layer effects and harmonies regardless of user input.
Fans suspect Blizzard has used AI-generated art for promotional materials, sparking debate about the implications of AI in creative industries and concerns over the devaluation of human artistry.
A group of artists leaked OpenAI's unreleased Sora AI video generator, protesting against what they see as exploitative practices. They criticized OpenAI for using unpaid artists to test the tool under the guise of creative partnership, while offering minimal compensation. The artists, who support AI as a creative tool, argue that the early access program was more about PR than genuine artistic collaboration. OpenAI has since paused the Sora program, and the artists are advocating for more open and fair practices in AI development.
The developer of a digital card trading game, Champions TCG, claims to pay an AI artist $1,500 per hour for creating AI-generated images, justifying the cost by stating that the artist's work is faster and of higher quality than that of traditional artists. The company's CEO defended the high payment, stating that the AI artist's output would have cost more and taken longer if done by a team of traditional artists. The company's post sparked controversy, with some questioning the value of the AI-generated images, while others accused the company of seeking engagement.
OpenAI's DALL-E AI image model, available to ChatGPT Plus members, now allows users to edit parts of generated images, similar to Photoshop, without regenerating the entire picture. While this feature represents a significant advancement, it still has limitations, as the AI struggles with certain editing requests and lacks a full understanding of the images it creates. Despite its shortcomings, the tool showcases the potential of AI art generation while highlighting the challenges that remain in achieving human-like image editing capabilities.
Refik Anadol discusses his immersive art installations that are generated using artificial intelligence, blurring the lines between physical and digital spaces. Anadol's work explores the potential of AI to create mesmerizing visual experiences, pushing the boundaries of traditional art forms and challenging perceptions of reality.
A Willy Wonka-style "Chocolate Experience" event in Glasgow turned out to be a disappointment, with customers criticizing the organizers for failing to deliver on their advertised features. The event, which was advertised with AI-generated images, promised an enchanted garden, an "Imagination Lab," and a "Twilight Tunnel," but attendees found it to be far from what was promised. Police were called to the event, and the organizers have apologized and promised full refunds to ticket holders.
A "Willy's Chocolate Experience" event in Glasgow, Scotland, advertised as a magical chocolate adventure with AI-generated images, turned out to be a disappointment, with attendees describing it as an "absolute shambles." Promised attractions like chocolate fountains were replaced with two jelly babies and a small drink, leading to complaints and police involvement. The organizers, House of Illuminati, apologized and offered full refunds after the event fell short of expectations.
A.I.-generated art takes center stage at the Whitney Museum with "AARON," a software developed by British painter Harold Cohen over four decades. Unlike other A.I. art, Cohen saw A.I. as a tool rather than a shortcut, resulting in increasingly sophisticated art created in collaboration with the software. From abstract linework to intricate compositions of human figures and plants, AARON's evolution is showcased, demonstrating its unique style and the man-machine team's creative partnership.
Amazon's AI artwork generation feature is now available on Fire TV Omni QLED televisions and the second-gen Fire TV Stick 4K Max in the US, allowing users to create custom backgrounds using Alexa voice prompts. The AI Art feature, powered by Alexa and a Titan Image Generator model, can generate up to four unique images for each prompt and apply various artistic styles. Users can set their custom AI artwork as the background on their Fire TV device and save it to Amazon Photos for sharing.
Amazon Fire TV introduces a new AI Art feature that allows users to create unique artwork using voice commands and artificial intelligence. By prompting Alexa with imaginative requests, users can generate personalized images in various artistic styles, such as pixel art, oil painting, watercolor, and more. The feature is available for Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) and Fire TV Omni QLED Series in the U.S., and users are encouraged to provide feedback for further refinement. AI Art is part of the Ambient Experience, which enhances the Fire TV screen with useful information and artwork when not in use for streaming.
Square Enix's upcoming game Foamstars will feature AI-generated art for album covers, created using the AI generation tool Midjourney, while the core gameplay and other elements are still handmade. The company's president has expressed a commitment to aggressive use of AI in development and publishing. The use of AI in game development has sparked mixed reactions, with concerns about copyright infringement and potential impact on the labor market. Despite these controversies, Foamstars' PR representative clarified that the AI-generated art was used only for album covers, with the rest of the game being entirely created by the development team.
Wizards of the Coast initially banned the use of generative AI tools in the creative process for Magic: The Gathering products, but faced backlash after posting AI-generated art for an upcoming set. Despite initially defending the art as human-created, the company later backtracked, acknowledging the use of AI components and apologizing for not vetting the artwork. This incident led to at least one artist severing ties with Wizards, highlighting the ongoing debate around the use of AI in creative processes.