Popular New Game Palworld Accused of AI and Pokémon Controversies
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Palworld is a hugely popular new game accused of using AI and plagiarizing Pokémon designs, though neither claim is proven
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Some players feel the creature designs look very similar to Pokémon, with side-by-side comparisons circulated
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The developer has praised AI in the past and released an AI art game, fueling suspicions, though no evidence Palworld uses AI
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The game's runaway success despite AI controversy suggests an era of "AI-washing," where AI use is overlooked if the product is appealing
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Questions remain around appropriate AI use in games and other creative fields, with developers rapidly adopting but regulation lagging