Thank You For Attending Anime & Gaming Con - Photos, Stories & Reactions

[Baahtu]

I went to the February London 2026 and this was my 3rd time...and my last.

Why? Because whilst I was there I saw AI-generated slop being sold and contacted Anime League what their policies were and they told me as long as the Vendor doesn't say they made the "artwork" they have no issue with AI-slop at their Conventions.

Absolutely disgusted. Any other Conventions I know of condone any AI-slop and Anime League go against genuine Artists.

If you support real Artists, do not go to these Conventions!

I myself have a more nuanced take on generative AI. I don't like it being used for commercial purposes whatsoever, but I can support it being used as a tool for creative creation rather than just entirely relying on it. One way I've seen it used is people commissioning artists and using AI-generated content as references. I also don't like people shaping their entire lives and personalities around it. "Look at my AI art! Pretty cool, huh? Ignore the ugliness of it!" It's just stupid, but I digress. I'd still attend because I just like immersing myself in anime conventions.