"Wizards of the Coast Admits Use of AI in Magic: The Gathering Art Despite Initial Denials"

Wizards of the Coast initially denied using AI to create a marketing image for Magic: The Gathering, but has now admitted that AI components were involved. The company stated that it requires artists and creatives to refrain from using AI generative tools for final Magic products, and is evaluating its vendor relationships for marketing images and other creative endeavors. This admission comes after Xbox faced criticism for promoting indie games with potentially AI-created art, and amid Microsoft's heavy financial investment in AI.