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D&D announces generative-AI illustration rules and replacement commissions
D&D says it removed the AI illustrations concerned and commissioned replacements, while requiring artists not to use generative AI in its guidelines. It says it will continue working with the artist involved.
D&D Beyond publishes newly commissioned illustrations
The official retrospective records new Glory of the Giants illustrations on D&D Beyond on September 20, with credits and arrangements for later print editions.
Research question
Observes institutional changes in commissioning standards, relationships with illustrators, and replacement artwork in game publishing.
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DOC-0056D&D Community UpdateSources
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