Episode 252 – Artificial Intelligence

Harry Potter AI art scandal and Predator game licensing/technical concerns discussed.

Ron and Bruce discuss Jersey Jack Pinball's Harry Potter AI artwork controversy and Pinball Brothers' Predator release. Harry Potter dragon artwork contains obvious AI-generation artifacts (third eye, misaligned features) that appear in production games despite being corrected in promotional materials. Jack Guarneri initially denied AI use; the artist later admitted it. On Predator, licensing restrictions prevent Arnold Schwarzenegger's likeness/face despite having his body and voice available; the gameplay footage shows technical issues (excessive backlight flashing, unexplained jackpot triggers) and minimal use of licensed movie assets.