"Ever been to Dragon Con? I'll be honest, I haven't myself. But from what I've heard, it's one of the most glorious celebrations of nerd culture on the planet. Every Labor Day weekend, Atlanta transforms into a carnival of comic books, sci-fi, fantasy, and everything in between. So hopefully not the kind of place where you need to be clued up on how to spot AI art."
"The best place for that last bit is Artist Alley, which houses hundreds of booths where artists, illustrators, and other creatives sell their wares. It might not look like anything special at first glance. But this is a place where careers are launched, where fans discover new talent, and where artists get to connect with those who love their work."
"The fightback starts here This year, it was the centre for something else too. A fightback against the AI art plague that's been eating away at creative communities throughout the 2020s. In case you missed it (because you'd don't spent all your time on social media and actually have a life), here's what happened. A vendor got the boot in dramatic fashion, with police escort and everything, for selling AI-generated art whilst pretending it was their original handiwork."
Dragon Con's Artist Alley enforced an anti-AI-art policy by investigating and ejecting a vendor who sold AI-generated images while claiming them as original work. The incident involved a police escort and public removal, prompting cheers from other artists. The event reflects a broader industry backlash against AI-generated art that is perceived to erode creatives' income. The convention's action demonstrated active enforcement rather than mere policy announcement. The community response underscores a collective effort to protect artistic livelihoods and demand accountability from vendors using AI-generated work deceptively.
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