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The Pokemon TCG has disqualified participants from the top 300 spots of the Illustration Contest 2024, owing to alleged AI-generated entries. The step to disqualify entries comes as an attempt to ensure artistic merit and to uphold the competition's integrity. This decision paves the way for actual human artists to have their work shine and celebrates the true spirit of the competition.
In this article, we skim over the controversy that sparked online that led Pokemon TCG to disqualify certain entrants and add newer entries in its place.
Pokemon TCG bans entrants from the top 300 spots of Illustration Contest 2024 for violating official rules
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The Pokemon TCG Illustration Contest 2024 offered artists a chance to win $5,000 and have their artwork put on a real card. The organizers had recently announced their top 300 spots for the competition on June 14, but controversy and outrage soon sparked online, as several people identified some illustrations as alleged AI-generated entries.
Most users seemed to point to the same images, which likely also arise from the same person. This not only violates the ethical code of conduct but also counts as a falsification of identity and a complete disregard for the number of entries coming from a single participant.
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Pokemon fans expressed their dissatisfaction with the fiasco, and the company quickly took action. The Pokemon Company issued a statement, acknowledging the rule violations and confirming the disqualification of those responsible.
Pokemon TCG emphasized its commitment to upholding the contest's integrity and celebrating the artistic talents of human creators. The disqualified entries will be removed, and additional artists who met the contest guidelines will be selected to fill the now vacated spots within the top 300.
This incident highlights the ongoing debate surrounding AI-generated artwork and its potential impact on artists and the creative community in general. AI art tools continue to evolve, and covert users are often found using them to compromise the ethical integrity of such competitions that praise human merit.
The Pokemon Company's swift action shows their dedication and desire to uphold competitive integrity, and their process to remove the supposed AI-generated entries should commence soon.
