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Gen.G Esports receives massive backlash over AI video announcement of #4 ranked Chess player

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General Gaming Esports (Gen.G) has faced scrutiny due to a recent artificial intelligence video reveal, announcing that chess prodigy Arjun Erigaisi has joined their organization.

It seems that Gen.G Esports is making a big push for the Esports World Cup this year, with their involvement even extending to Chess – they’ve signed the fourth-ranked player globally, Arjun Erigaisi. However, the announcement of his signing has caused some controversy within the esports community.

The video unquestionably showcases an AI-generated competitor, with a fair amount of genuine footage interspersed, but the overwhelming bulk of it is unmistakably an AI production that leaves much to be desired aesthetically. This has indeed stirred up justified frustration in some individuals.

AI announcement of top Chess player sparks backlash for Gen.G Esports

Gen.G, a highly recognized esports team, boasts victories across multiple games such as League of Legends, VALORANT, and others. Consequently, devotees and supporters of this organization have voiced their displeasure over the integration of AI in a recent public statement from X.

It was disclosed that Arjun Erigaisi, currently holding the fourth position globally in Chess, will be representing Gen.G as they strive to make it to the Esports World Cup. The qualifying process commences through the Champions Chess Tour starting from February 16.

As a passionate fan, I must admit that the idea of a renowned organization expanding to represent such a stellar figure is usually exhilarating. However, this time around, things seem to have taken an unfortunate turn due to Gen.G’s initial video announcement featuring AI. Frankly, it’s quite disappointing. Truly, it’s a letdown.

Reactions to the AI video

As a dedicated follower, I must admit that the online community seems to be expressing some strong opinions about the organization. Upon exploring the comments section of the latest X post, it appears that there’s a consensus lacking any positive feedback. Let’s delve into a few examples. Simply scroll through the galleries below to get a glimpse of the public sentiment.

I find myself yearning for more authenticity in the unveiling process as some folks suggest a straightforward graphic would have been enough, giving a genuine artist a chance to contribute. On the other hand, others, like me, share their disillusionment over the use of AI instead of human creativity to announce the joining of a globally recognized player to Gen.G.

Later, there are some humorous remarks where individuals seem to be jokingly criticizing other areas. A user, for instance, pointed out the apparent use of AI, preferring the focus shift to the poor quality of the selected song instead.

Instead of him randomly criticizing Chovy, it was amusing when he predicted that the renowned League of Legends player would struggle in the semifinals this year as some sort of cosmic payback for Gen.G’s AI video.

What does Gen.G have to say about it?

Currently, as I type this, Gen.G Esports’ AI video announcement remains active. So far, all we have from Arjun Erigaisi is a post expressing his excitement. As for Gen.G Esports, they haven’t provided any further details or addressed any reactions to the announcement yet.

As a dedicated gamer, I’ve reached out to Gen.G regarding the buzz in our gaming community about their recent video. They haven’t responded yet, but I’ll keep you posted right here if they share any insights on this matter. Stay tuned!

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2025-02-06 20:10

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