"We're a week out from the assassination of right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk, and the internet is still running wild with new information, commentary, and, as the internet often does, dark jokes. That includes AI slop, and one particular brand of it became so viral that Bandai Namco, or more specifically, the company's toy division, has released a statement about its logo being used in fake mockups of Gunpla models depicting Kirk's assassination."
"We want to make it unequivocally clear: Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc. strongly condemns any form of violence and does not support or endorse the use of our brand, products, or logo in any such context. These images are not created, approved, or affiliated with our company in any way. We are actively investigating this matter and are taking steps to report and remove any unauthorized or misleading content."
AI-generated images circulated online that placed the Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America logo on mock packaging for Gunpla models depicting the shooting of Charlie Kirk. One verified image showed a fake model of the September 10 shooting at Utah Valley University with a Bandai-branded box in the background. Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America condemned any form of violence and stated the images were not created, approved, or affiliated with the company. The company said it is investigating, reporting, and removing unauthorized or misleading content and urged the community to report similar misuses.
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