Jagex, the developer of RuneScape, has stated they do not use generative AI to create their games, artwork, or creative assets, and do not knowingly allow its use on their behalf. This stance came after a recent incident where AI-generated imagery was identified in a promotional trailer. "Our position is clear at Jagex: we don’t use Gen AI to create our games, artwork or creative assets, and will not knowingly allow it to be used on our behalf."
Issues with external partners: The company faced criticism when AI-generated art appeared in a Dragon Slayer II trailer, produced by a trusted external partner who had confirmed no Gen AI would be used. Following incidents involving AI content from partners, Jagex announced an overhaul of their review processes. "Immediately following Rune Fest we’re overhauling our review processes."
Community Observations and Concerns: Redditors quickly identified elements like six-fingered characters and distorted images in the Dragon Slayer II trailer as indicative of AI generation. Some Redditors expressed doubt about Jagex's sincerity, pointing to instances where the company's animated logos were hosted on websites that have pivoted to AI services.
AI and RuneLite Plugins: The RuneLite plugin hub has experienced a significant increase in code submissions, largely attributed to AI-generated "vibe coding" from non-developers. "The amount of code submitted to the plugin hub has gone up over 100x since the start of the year." The influx is straining the review process, leading to more technical incidents.
Source: Hacker News · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing