League of Legends Struck by a New Controversy, Fans Enraged
Ahmed Hassan 
Key Takeaways
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- AI integration in creative industries is causing concerns, particularly after the AI-generated cinematic for Wild Rifts promotional video was met with widespread criticism due to noticeable inconsistencies and poor quality compared to human artistic work.
- The incident sparked outrage from fans and professionals, who expressed frustration about the increasing trend of AI replacing human creative work in the industry.
- Voice actors and dubbing artists have voiced their concerns, with several publicly speaking out against the use of AI in creative processes.
- Tencent, the videos publisher, quickly removed the content in response to the public backlash, highlighting the potential impact that negative reactions can have on the integration of AI in the creative sector.
AI Mishap in Wild Rift’s Promo Video Sparks Fan Outrage Over Quality and Replacement of Human Creativity in LoL
While League of Legends has faced various controversies throughout its long-standing popularity, a recent incident involving artificial intelligence (AI) has drawn significant attention. A promotional video for Wild Rift’s Chinese mobile version featured an AI-generated cinematic, sparking widespread criticism. The video showcased familiar League of Legends characters: Aurora, Ezreal, Jinx, Seraphine, and Yasuo. However, their depiction appeared disjointed, with noticeable inconsistencies among them. Further quality issues included a birthday cake bearing a misspelled “3AD Aniversay” and poorly edited scenes that clearly lacked human artistic refinement, compromising the overall visual quality. The use of AI in the cinematic provoked a strong negative reaction from the community. Many fans expressed their frustration, and several voice actors and dubbing artists publicly voiced concerns about the increasing trend of AI replacing human creative work. Tencent, the video’s publisher, quickly removed the content in response to the public backlash.
AI’s Role in Creative Industries Under Debate After Wild Rift Controversy Stirs Outrage
This incident, however, joins a series of events that prompt questions about AI’s future role in creative industries. Fans and professionals reacted similarly when The Alters and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 faced criticism over AI-related content, which led voice actors and dubbing artists to swiftly remove their work. The Wild Rift controversy underscores the ongoing debate surrounding AI’s integration into creative processes.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | League of Legends: Wild Rift |
| Brief Summary | Welcome to the Wild Rift! Featuring the same skill-based 5v5 PVP gameplay you expect from League of Legends on PC, Wild Rift was built from the ground up for new platforms. Lock your choice from a huge cast of League champions, team up with friends, and outplay the opposition. |
| Platforms | iOS, Android |
| Released | October 27, 2020 |
| Genre | Strategy, MOBA |
| Play Modes | Multiplayer |
| Content Rating | T |
| Languages | Czech, Spanish (Spain) |
| Genre | Riot Games |
| Genre | Riot Games |
| Ratings | 71/100 (40 reviews) |
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