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George RR Martin’s team releases statement following AI accusations

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Fans have accused Penguin Random House of using AI-generated artwork in the new 20th-anniversary illustrated edition of George RR Martin's A Feast for Crows.
The accusations, widely discussed on social media, point to alleged "tell-tale signs" in the illustrations by Jeffery R McDonald, such as odd background details and anomalous anatomy.
George RR Martin’s team and the artist have denied these claims, with a spokesperson stating that "no AI was used" and that they do not work with AI generative artists.
George RR Martin, the creator of the popular Game of Thrones series, is part of a class-action lawsuit against tech companies for using copyrighted works to train AI models.

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