Avatar Aang Sparks AI-Design Debate at Comic-Con

At San Diego Comic-Con, a slide about Avatar Aang’s art design noting “According to ChatGPT” sparked AI-use backlash. The involved artists and a public statement from Kat Tsai say AI played no role in the film’s design, and the slide appears to come from an unrelated art book with no film credits. Avatar Studios and Flying Bark haven’t issued statements yet. The controversy unfolds as Avatar Aang’s release cycle continues, with Avatar: Seven Havens arriving on Paramount+ later this year on Oct. 9.