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SonicFox Reminds Everyone They're Based, Backing Out Of A Gaming Convention Over An AI
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Dominique “SonicFox” McLean withdrew from Nexcon 2026 after discovering promotional material for the event used AI-generated images of their likeness and other creators.
- The Nexcon 2026 flyer appeared entirely AI-generated, prompting SonicFox to terminate their contract and cancel their appearance immediately.
- Ty Bailey, co-founder of Ninjutsu Entertainment, admitted to using AI for the flyer due to financial constraints and lack of real artists, despite disliking the technology.
- Bailey issued an apology mixed with explanations about their limited resources, inexperience, and difficulties securing artists, while pleading for SonicFox to reconsider attending.
- SonicFox rejected the plea, firmly declining to participate in the convention following the controversy.
