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FanX Bans AI Art to Support Human Creativity

9/27/2025

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FanX, held in Salt Lake City, banned AI-generated art from its vendor floor this year to support human-created art as the convention runs through Saturday.
Organizers sent a letter to artists and exhibitors outlining the policy, citing concerns raised by other conventions.
Reactions vary: Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti welcomed it; Tony Santiago of Chicago criticized AI-reliant approaches.

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Story summary

FanX, held in Salt Lake City, banned AI-generated art from its vendor floor this year to support human-created art as the convention runs through Saturday.
Organizers sent a letter to artists and exhibitors outlining the policy, citing concerns raised by other conventions.
Reactions vary: Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti welcomed it; Tony Santiago of Chicago criticized AI-reliant approaches.