San Diego Comic-Con recently reversed its policy on AI-generated art after significant backlash from artists. Previously, the convention allowed AI art in its art show as long as it was marked as AI-produced and not for sale. This policy was met with growing discontent among artists, who argued that it undermined their livelihoods as studios increasingly use generative AI tools. Following pressure from artists like Tiana Oreglia and Karla Ortiz, Comic-Con updated its rules to ban AI art entirely. Oreglia, who initially raised concerns about the policy, emphasized that Comic-Con has historically supported artists and should maintain that stance. Ortiz echoed these sentiments, criticizing the decision to allow AI art in a space meant for creators. She pointed out that generative AI is already impacting artists' job opportunities by shortening project timelines and replacing traditional artistic roles. Ortiz highlighted specific instances, such as Marvel’s use of AI for a title sequence and Coca-Cola’s AI-generated commercials, to illustrate the broader trend of studios relying on AI. Despite Comic-Con’s policy change, Oreglia noted that AI art continues to appear at conventions, with some events enforcing stricter bans than others. She mentioned a vendor who was removed from Dragon Con for selling AI-generated art. Oreglia and Ortiz both expressed concerns about the consequences of AI on the artistic community, describing it as a threat to creativity and originality. Oreglia articulated a belief that AI reduces art to mere copies, lacking the depth and inspiration that come from human creativity.