As first reported by WargamerThe Regulate The rules of the prestigious Golden Demon miniature painting competition now include some new lines. “May I use artificial intelligence to create parts of my entry?” reads a section of the FAQ section of the revised document. GW’s answer? “No.”
Pretty straightforward if you ask me. But that wasn’t the case earlier this year, when two-time Slayer Sword winner Neil Hollis submitted a flawless Aeldari Exodite perched atop a dinosaur to the Golden Demons at AdeptiCon. The model, which won gold in the Single Miniature category, featured a lot of intricate work, such as a clear resin cast on the base and sinewy tendrils that perfectly framed the composition. But it was later revealed that the background, a vibrant scene of a sunlit jungle valley, was painted with a Large Language Model AIThis admission – as well as Hollis’ irritated sensationalism towards the hosts of The painting phase on YouTube – was misunderstood by many in the community and seemed to open a Pandora’s box for future events.
GW’s solution was not to moan and complain, to withdraw the award, or even to make a concrete statement about the situation. The company simply said “no” to using AI in the future. Job done, and now the show goes on.
