MBT discusses the Midjourney MTG case.

"Mid Journey devs training AI off Magic the Gathering artists, including kids’ drawings. Now we have metalwork Colossus from a dying child, Mark Rosewater’s play testing cards, and fantastical interpretations of child’s art. Crater Hoof Behemoth and Birds of Paradise are the cutest versions of cards you’ll ever see. It’s peak adorableness. 🎨🃏"

The Case and the Database Creation of Midjourney MTG 🕵️‍♂️

🔍 The developers of Midjourney have been caught creating a database of artists to train the game off of and laundering. This controversial move has led to an outstanding lawsuit due to the significant number of artists from Magic the Gathering that were included without any discernment.

🤦‍♂️ The database includes art created by children from a children’s hospital fundraiser, unknowingly adding their innocent contribution to the game without any consent.

Impact on Artists and the Community 🎭

📜 The data set includes art from Mark Rosewater, who contributed his drawings to the playtesting cards, alongside the children’s art. An effort was made to interpret the child’s drawings and create a unique version of the cards for the game.

👩‍🎨 This has stirred mixed emotions in the community, as the innocent and imaginative drawings of children have now become part of an unforeseen controversy. The artists’ ages, alongside the interpretations of the cards, add a meaningful layer to the story.

The Child Art Interpretations and Their Impact 🖼️

🎨 A notable example is the interpretation of the Craterhoof Behemoth, a heartwarming and unique version of the original card. The interpretation by the on-staff artists has brought these children’s drawings to life in a fantastic and endearing way, all while distorting the norms of traditional cards.

👦🏻👩🏻 The birds of paradise child drawing and its interpretation are another example of how these children’s art has taken on a new form, giving the game a refreshing and original touch.

🏆 Despite the controversy, the unique interpretations of the child’s drawings are both adorable and impressive, adding an extra dimension to the game that transcends the ordinary.