LocalThunk forbids AI-generated art on Balatro subreddit

Balatro developer responds to AI art drama, stating it "does real harm to artists of all kinds"
Balatro developer Locathunk has responded to a debate on AI art, stating "I think it does real harm to artists of all kinds". The debate raged on the Balatro subreddit after one of its moderators posted that AI art would not be banned in the community.
LocalThunk forbids AI-generated art on the Balatro subreddit: 'I think it does real harm to artists of all kinds'
A recent kerfuffle over AI art forced the Balatro creator to get involved. A minor kerfuffle in the Balatro subreddit has led developer LocalThunk to weigh in on the topic of AI-generated art, and his position is clear: It hurts artists, and it's not welcome.
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