George RR Martin’s team defends new Game of Thrones book amid AI artwork claims
George RR Martin’s team releases statement following AI accusations
- Fans have accused Penguin Random House of using AI-generated artwork in the new 20th-anniversary illustrated edition of George RR Martin's A Feast for Crows.
- The accusations, widely discussed on social media, point to alleged "tell-tale signs" in the illustrations by Jeffery R McDonald, such as odd background details and anomalous anatomy.
- George RR Martin’s team and the artist have denied these claims, with a spokesperson stating that "no AI was used" and that they do not work with AI generative artists.
- George RR Martin, the creator of the popular Game of Thrones series, is part of a class-action lawsuit against tech companies for using copyrighted works to train AI models.