Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's AI-generated art assets spark controversy.
Activision has been accused of employing artificial intelligence (AI) to create art assets for its latest Call of Duty installment, Black Ops 7. According to reports, nearly all of the over 680 collectible backgrounds in the game, known as Calling Cards, feature animation styles that eerily resemble ChatGPT's knockoff designs. This has led many players and critics to speculate that AI-generated art was used to save time and money during development.
The use of AI in creating these art assets has been confirmed by Activision, with the company stating that "generative AI tools" were employed to help develop some in-game assets. However, it's unclear whether the game's development team manually edited or fine-tuned these AI-generated elements.
Some players have expressed disappointment and even frustration with the use of AI-generated art, citing its unpolished look for a game priced at $70. The controversy has sparked debate about the role of AI in game development, with some arguing that it can be a useful tool to accelerate the creative process.
In another related issue, Black Ops 7's campaign mode is plagued by another AI-related problem: the need for an internet connection to play, as it was designed to accommodate multiplayer gameplay. Players will also face challenges pausing or interrupting their progress due to in-game bots. These issues have raised concerns about the game's overall polish and quality.
As Black Ops 7 continues to generate buzz among gamers, this AI-generated art controversy highlights a growing debate about the ethics of using artificial intelligence in game development.
Activision has been accused of employing artificial intelligence (AI) to create art assets for its latest Call of Duty installment, Black Ops 7. According to reports, nearly all of the over 680 collectible backgrounds in the game, known as Calling Cards, feature animation styles that eerily resemble ChatGPT's knockoff designs. This has led many players and critics to speculate that AI-generated art was used to save time and money during development.
The use of AI in creating these art assets has been confirmed by Activision, with the company stating that "generative AI tools" were employed to help develop some in-game assets. However, it's unclear whether the game's development team manually edited or fine-tuned these AI-generated elements.
Some players have expressed disappointment and even frustration with the use of AI-generated art, citing its unpolished look for a game priced at $70. The controversy has sparked debate about the role of AI in game development, with some arguing that it can be a useful tool to accelerate the creative process.
In another related issue, Black Ops 7's campaign mode is plagued by another AI-related problem: the need for an internet connection to play, as it was designed to accommodate multiplayer gameplay. Players will also face challenges pausing or interrupting their progress due to in-game bots. These issues have raised concerns about the game's overall polish and quality.
As Black Ops 7 continues to generate buzz among gamers, this AI-generated art controversy highlights a growing debate about the ethics of using artificial intelligence in game development.
. I get it, money talks and all that... but can't they just put some effort into making their games look good for once? 
680 backgrounds that look like they were made by a 5-year-old's iPad art project? Come on! It's like Activision is trying to nickel-and-dime us out of our hard-earned cash. And don't even get me started on the campaign mode – internet connection required, bots everywhere... what's next? 
not some generic stuff generated by a computer. on the other hand, i can see how ai can be useful in game dev... it's like having an virtual assistant that can help u create art all day long 
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. Will we see more games incorporating AI like this? Only time will tell 
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Interesting that some devs swear by AI-generated art, while others think it's lazy 
Can't wait to see how players react to the campaign mode issues, internet connection required? Come on!
Just 'cause you can make it look kinda like ChatGPT doesn't mean it's gonna look good enough for a $70 game. And what's with the internet connection requirement for campaign mode? Like, can't they just make it work offline or something? 
I get that AI can be useful, but there's a line between "helping" and "cheating". Activision should've been more transparent about how much human touch was involved in the process. 
while the same survey showed that only 32% of gamers are comfortable with AI-generated art being used in games 
. The results just look kinda... lazy 
. But hey, I guess it's a topic for debate - some people might say AI can be a helpful tool, but when it feels like it's done the work instead of the devs, that's just not cool 
! I mean, don't get me wrong, it's cool that they're experimenting with new tech, but at the same time, these Calling Cards look kinda rough around the edges 
Can't we just get a game that's chill without all the technical issues?
. And can we have some clarity on whether these AI-generated art assets will be available to download or purchase separately? That would be awesome 
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. Like, come on, it's Call of Duty! It's not meant to be a fine art museum exhibit 
. And at $70, I'm willing to pay for some imperfections if it means I get a sick multiplayer experience 
. The potential benefits of AI-assisted art creation are real, and I'm all for exploring them 
. Let's just hope Activision doesn't become too reliant on AI and forgets how to make a good ol' fashioned game 
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. It's just not the same as having a talented artist put their heart into creating these designs. And don't even get me started on the price tag, $70 for a game that looks like it was cobbled together with some AI magic 
... I'd rather pay extra to get a game that feels more authentic.
. Are we gonna see more games in the future where it's a complete gray area? 
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. i dunno, maybe ill just stick to playing games with more manual effort behind them 
. and now black ops 7 is paying the price for it...those backgrounds look kinda like they were drawn by a kindergartener 
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