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I Recreated Amazon’s AI ‘Fallout’ Show Art In 10 Minutes, Which Is A Problem
Amazon, despite having a promising-sounding live-action Fallout series on their hands, stumbled into controversy this week when they debuted the very first promo art for the project, an image with an AI-generated background.
This comes in the midst of the Writers and Actors Guild strikes where AI is a front and center issue. Not in terms of artwork, perhaps, but in terms of AI scripts and AI-generated performances. But artists are part of production, too.
There was at least a little debate about the AI image, first whether it was AI (it is, very clearly) or whether that was okay. But I think the main issue people had here was that not only was it using AI, which employs questionable copyright already, but this is Amazon, a trillion dollar corporation that couldn’t pay one artist some amount of money to make one promo image for this enormous show not using AI.
The problem is that studios are seeing just how easy this is to do, how many people don’t notice, and are running with it. But the argument that “AI art is hard too” just is not true, as someone who has used these tools and in this case, recreated essentially this exact advertisement in 10 minutes. 20 total, as half the time was spent just trying to find similar fonts and getting the colors right, non-AI stuff.
This is the image I came up with, which actually has a lot less screwy AI stuff than the original one, which involved three legged women and windowless buildings. Though, hilariously, both of ours have a red car in the foreground that looks like it was designed backward.
Again, this took…literally four sets of Midjourney prompts. What I ended up with was:
“1950s los angeles street, 1950s cartoon, postcard, advertisement, washed out, faded color, idyllic, —ar 16:9”
I don’t know what the original Amazon AI person put in, but it had to be pretty close to that. Then I applied a transparent “grime” filter in Photoshop to give it a weathered look, and that was it.
You can see how this is problematic, even if this is one piece of art for one project. It’s the fact that it was done at all by such a massive studio, and literally anyone could have made this in a few minutes. I am neither an artist nor a graphic designer and I was able to clone this with even a cursory knowledge of how Midjourney works.
I don’t know if the Writers and Actors Strike would cover something like this, but the lessons here apply broadly. The whole point of AI is corner cutting and eliminating jobs or reducing pay because it is “easier” to do it with AI. And yet from the studio perspective, there is no reason not to do this because of the time and cost savings, hence why something like this would have to be written into a contract. There have not been any definitive lawsuits saying something is or is not violating some sort of copyright policy with employing AI art, which is all they’d care about. Although there may be a reverse UNO here where you cannot copyright AI-generated products themselves, which could spell trouble for studio plans.
All of this is leading somewhere bad, and unless it’s stopped early, it’s going to change the entire industry in not-great ways. Amazon still has not responded to request for comment about the image in question.
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The Courtauld Gallery at Somerset House has reopened its doors to the public after a fire swept through the historic building in central London. While the gallery has resumed operations, the rest of the iconic site remains closed “until further notice.”
On Saturday, approximately 125 firefighters were called to the scene to battle the blaze, which sent smoke billowing across the city. Fortunately, the fire occurred in a part of the building not housing valuable artworks, and no injuries were reported. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire.
Despite the disruption, art lovers queued outside the gallery before it reopened at 10:00 BST on Sunday. One visitor expressed his relief, saying, “I was sad to see the fire, but I’m relieved the art is safe.”
The Clark family, visiting London from Washington state, USA, had a unique perspective on the incident. While sightseeing on the London Eye, they watched as firefighters tackled the flames. Paul Clark, accompanied by his wife Jiorgia and their four children, shared their concern for the safety of the artwork inside Somerset House. “It was sad to see,” Mr. Clark told the BBC. As a fan of Vincent Van Gogh, he was particularly relieved to learn that the painter’s famous Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear had not been affected by the fire.
Blaze in the West Wing
The fire broke out around midday on Saturday in the west wing of Somerset House, a section of the building primarily used for offices and storage. Jonathan Reekie, director of Somerset House Trust, assured the public that “no valuable artefacts or artworks” were located in that part of the building. By Sunday, fire engines were still stationed outside as investigations into the fire’s origin continued.
About Somerset House
Located on the Strand in central London, Somerset House is a prominent arts venue with a rich history dating back to the Georgian era. Built on the site of a former Tudor palace, the complex is known for its iconic courtyard and is home to the Courtauld Gallery. The gallery houses a prestigious collection from the Samuel Courtauld Trust, showcasing masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Among the notable works are pieces by impressionist legends such as Edouard Manet, Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne, and Vincent Van Gogh.
Somerset House regularly hosts cultural exhibitions and public events, including its popular winter ice skating sessions in the courtyard. However, for now, the venue remains partially closed as authorities ensure the safety of the site following the fire.
Art lovers and the Somerset House community can take solace in knowing that the invaluable collection remains unharmed, and the Courtauld Gallery continues to welcome visitors, offering a reprieve amid the disruption.
Sudbury’s annual art and music festival is marking a significant milestone this year, celebrating its long-standing impact on the local cultural scene. The festival, which has grown from a small community event to a major celebration of creativity, brings together artists, musicians, and visitors from across the region for a weekend of vibrant performances and exhibitions.
The event features a diverse range of activities, from live music performances to art installations, workshops, and interactive exhibits that highlight both emerging and established talent. This year’s milestone celebration will also honor the festival’s history by showcasing some of the artists and performers who have contributed to its success over the years.
Organizers are excited to see how the festival has evolved, becoming a cornerstone of Sudbury’s cultural landscape. “This festival is a celebration of creativity, community, and the incredible talent we have here in Sudbury,” said one of the event’s coordinators. “It’s amazing to see how it has grown and the impact it continues to have on the arts community.”
With this year’s milestone celebration, the festival promises to be bigger and better than ever, with a full lineup of exciting events, workshops, and performances that will inspire and engage attendees of all ages.
The festival’s milestone is not just a reflection of its past success but a celebration of the continued vibrancy of Sudbury’s arts scene.
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