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January 25, 2026
Science fiction writers, Comic-Con say goodbye to AI
Some of the major players in science fiction and pop culture are taking firmer stances against generative AI.
TL;DR
- San Diego Comic-Con and the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA) are taking stances against generative AI.
- SFWA updated Nebula Awards rules to disqualify works created by large language models (LLMs) at any point in their creation.
- Initial SFWA rules allowed disclosure of LLM use, but backlash led to a complete ban.
- San Diego Comic-Con banned AI-generated art from its art show after artists raised concerns.
- Artists and writers are concerned about the broad definition of LLM usage and its potential impact on creators using AI-assisted tools.
- Other organizations are expected to announce similar policies against generative AI.