@mantaraes making adoptables on dA 15 years ago was how I learned color theory & marketing & pricing & online business and how I afforded my first custom pc at 13!
it's actually so sweet to see the scene still thriving, congrats on your work!!!
lots of companies not wanting to admit using AI because it cheapens their brand, but then using it because its cheaper ๐ and then lots of people dont like AI in their media, so now theres this awkward window where companies stall this admittance of ai-usage
forefront disclosure of ai-usage hurts their brand and they know it, so generally they dont admit it unless they are directly asked. and since they have to be professional, they cant exactly lie either (tho it doesnt stop some)
what a weird spot to be in
@Dansgaming wouldnt be surprised if there's also devs worried if they put out a demo it can be easily cloned with AI and ripped off entirely :(
all around suffocating for genuine indie devs