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𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕽𝖔𝖘𝖊 𝕲𝖆𝖗𝖉𝖊𝖓 @rosegoldenpetal.bsky.social · 1d

If your company cannot hire any voice actors, don't put voice acting in your game.

This AI voice acting crap is bad.

Kit HORROR-son 🎙️💪🏳️‍🌈 🎃🎃🎃 @kitharrison.com · 1d

Beyond disappointed to learn that Arc Raiders, like The Finals before it, uses AI voice acting.

So many iconic game voice work is little vendor greetings, and to farm that out to a machine is a hollow admission of a lack of care.

I know a thousand actors who would have done better for buttons.

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Ashley Heather Quills @voice-quills.com · 1d

I genuinely wonder when people are gonna start voting with their wallets and stop rewarding companies for using AI, Arc Raiders using it for genAI voices is frankly disgusting and it blows my mind that some people will defend it, and now Arc Raiders is sitting at 3rd top selling on Steam

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LittleKuriboh @littlekuriboh.bsky.social · 3h

Mfw people assume I’m a “SAG-AFTRA shill” and not someone who just hates AI slop

Hawkgirl in Superman (2025) before murdering a dude

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Ecchistar @ecchistar.bsky.social · Aug 19

Lyn - Lioness of the Plains

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Ecchistar @ecchistar.bsky.social · 4h

Dragon Goddess - WIP

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Ivann Garcia @ivann961.bsky.social · 5h

Whats funnier is that a lot of people tend to forget that Shadows of Valentia is a thing.

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SMGold | Commissions Open @smgold.bsky.social · 6h

Hex Maniac

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Ben Diskin @bendiskin.bsky.social · 6h

My thoughts:
This is like seeing a dorsal fin while playing in the ocean.

Maybe it's a fake fin, worn by a prankster.

Maybe it's the fin of a friendly dolphin.

Maybe it's the fin of a satiated shark, peacefully passing by.

But in any case, you should probably get the fuck out of the ocean.

LittleKuriboh @littlekuriboh.bsky.social · 1d

Anyway here's Mihoyo promoting AI assisted game production including:

"Efficiency in Image and Material Generation
With very few materials, they can generate character model sheets + 3D models, allowing for the testing of multiple designs and their artistic outcomes."

Something to keep an eye on.

A promotional image from Mihoyo for "AI Job Openings" that explains "in the world of Honkai we have always believed that AI can create infinite possibilities"

Examples of 2D artwork and 3D models that demonstrate how the AI would allow them to see how models would appear when translated from one to the other

An example of the Honkai Star Rail mascot Pom-Pom chatting to the playing using AI technology

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Eddie R Correa @thelillz.bsky.social · Apr 1

"It's against Chinese law to AI without concent"
1. Hoyo's headquarters is based in Singapore
2. Then why didn't they sign the NAVA rider?
3. This means nothing for American citizens?
4. There's a lot of non-actor opinions about what's good for the actors they are talking over.

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Zack Davisson @zackdavisson.com · 8h

Sleepy Hallow - Chris Beatrice

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Nicholas Thurkettle - Voice Actor @nthurkettle.bsky.social · 10h

Been thinking about this since last night. Months have gone by but I'll always carry memories of this experience. So I want to thank the people who understood why we held out, who spoke up in support, and who responded with grace and kindness when one of the heaviest blows of my career landed.

LittleKuriboh @littlekuriboh.bsky.social · 1d

Anyway here's Mihoyo promoting AI assisted game production including:

"Efficiency in Image and Material Generation
With very few materials, they can generate character model sheets + 3D models, allowing for the testing of multiple designs and their artistic outcomes."

Something to keep an eye on.

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Ivann Garcia @ivann961.bsky.social · 10h

Whats worse you now have people going "oh they are just saying it will speed things up with desings its nothing to worry about"

Yeah and what happens when the "speed up" the art?, or the voices?

The company is flat out telling them they are using it and will keep doing it and theyre making excuses

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LittleKuriboh @littlekuriboh.bsky.social · 10h

“Except for that one glaring example, all this GenAI use and propaganda seems fine.”

🦐Zombie Lena!♡ @iwillmikumikuyou.bsky.social · 12h

Anyways most of this actually DOES seem to be made to accelerate the design process, Pom Pom aside. The only thing I can be ok with is maybe they not doing that pretty pls
Anyways no we aren't seeing AI generated characters and Voices anytime soon. Pls look into things before posting.

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Coco (haunted) @funyarinpa.bsky.social · 23h

this snake is experiencing a level of satisfaction no legged animal could ever experience

Tele-Piper @roodypatooti.bsky.social · 1d

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Scott Frerichs @kaiserneko.bsky.social · 19h

None of the pro-Mihoyo peeps who swore up and down that they'd never use A.I. will say shit, because they've got *nothing.*

And if they do say anything, it'll be some variation of, "Good! This will make things cheaper abd easier!" Prolly with some, "Fuck voice actors, they suck anyway!"

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🌸 Serena Klisch 🌸 @theredusagivo.bsky.social · 22h

I've found 4 listings with AI related jobs, one that was already shared by @littlekuriboh.bsky.social... hooboy-

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Ivann Garcia @ivann961.bsky.social · 21h

No, the one you're thinking of is Colonial Marines

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 1d

How to Join ICE

theonion.com/how-to-join-...

STEP 1
Be born with something just…missing

STEP 2
Try deporting a few neighbors without the constitutional authority to do so, to see if it’s for you

STEP 3
Unlearn any secondary languages you may know

STEP 4
If filling out the application form presents a challenge, candidates may instead demonstrate how hard they can punch a dog

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Nash @radiodeadair.com · 23h

The main thing keeping Netanyahu out of Israeli court on corruption charges (which are unrelated to Gaza, somehow) is the ongoing conflict.

If the conflict stops, his head is back on the block.

So the conflict is never gonna stop.

shauna @goldengateblond.bsky.social · 1d

from the cover of Time magazine blaring HIS TRIUMPH to this in a week

NYT Breaking News
American officials said they were increasingly concerned that Benjamin Netanyahu could dismantle the Gaza peace deal.

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🌸 Serena Klisch 🌸 @theredusagivo.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you so so much to my friend @leflayart.bsky.social for this gorgeous Reze commission. 🥹💜

I have something planned with this piece, so stay tuned. 👀💣

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Ivann Garcia @ivann961.bsky.social · 23h

And like clock work HOYO fans are trying to use the "HOYO its a multi billion company they would never use AI, it would make them look bad!" argument.

You wish it was a joke but really live and die for a company that dosen't give a shit about them.

LittleKuriboh @littlekuriboh.bsky.social · 1d

Anyway here's Mihoyo promoting AI assisted game production including:

"Efficiency in Image and Material Generation
With very few materials, they can generate character model sheets + 3D models, allowing for the testing of multiple designs and their artistic outcomes."

Something to keep an eye on.

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LittleKuriboh @littlekuriboh.bsky.social · 23h

You’ll forgive me if I don’t assume the promotional “AI is here whoopeee let’s do AI!” listing with colorful posters etc is a meaningless gesture.

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LittleKuriboh @littlekuriboh.bsky.social · 1d

Here’s some choice details from the job listings

The part that stands out to me is

“Have rich practical experience in various generative tools (including images, video and AUDIO)”

miHoYo
社招
Al technology art Full-time
Shanghai | Fine Arts & Expressions
Social recruitment
| Job duties
1. Participate in exploring and establishing creative workflows for generative Al according to the specific needs of the project
2. Participate in the formulation of evaluation standards and result evaluation of video and image
model generation effects
3. When necessary, use generative Al and traditional methods to produce the art assets (images, videos, etc.) required by the project

5. Have rich practical experience in various generative tools (including images, video and audio)
6. Have passion for Al-native art production and expression, and be willing to explore new possibilities

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jenny_tightpants🪑 @jtp.bsky.social · 1d

bluesky says fuck them kids

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Dooper @dooper.live · 1d

Disgusting.

LittleKuriboh @littlekuriboh.bsky.social · 1d

Anyway here's Mihoyo promoting AI assisted game production including:

"Efficiency in Image and Material Generation
With very few materials, they can generate character model sheets + 3D models, allowing for the testing of multiple designs and their artistic outcomes."

Something to keep an eye on.

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