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Anna Koselke

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 follows GTA 6 in controversies reaching government officials: amid gen AI backlash, US Congress rep argues real artists should "have a say"

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.

The time has come, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is finally here – but it's safe to say that its release hasn't exactly gone over smoothly with the shooter community after the likes of Arc Raiders and Battlefield 6… and the use of generative AI certainly doesn't help.

Eagle-eyed fans recently noted that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 seemingly employs the use of gen AI instead of human-made artwork in various instances, from its calling cards to reward icons – and it's clear they've not been thrilled to see it. The Steam page itself, which shows "Mixed" reviews from players, confirms that developers didn't shy away from AI, too: "Our team uses generative AI tools to help develop some in-game assets."

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