The Ennies, a prestigious tabletop gaming award, now permits submissions to include AI-generated content, leading to significant backlash. Critics argue that this move raises concerns surrounding the environmental impact of AI, as well as the exploitation of labor from the global south. The awards maintain that products can be considered if AI content is disclosed, though those elements are ineligible for awards. The revelation also highlights ongoing issues within the awards regarding diversity among judges, reflecting broader tensions in the gaming industry regarding ethics and representation.
The Ennie Awards now allow nominees to disclose AI-generated content in their submissions, sparking backlash due to concerns over environmental impact and exploitation.
The AI Content Certification states that projects with AI-generated elements must disclose them, yet any such element cannot win an award in its category.
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