From IGN · Tom Phillips · · 1m
Fortnite Updates Art After Google Gemini Watermark Found
Fortnite removed AI watermark from in-game art after fans spotted Google Gemini logo.
In brief
Fortnite removed AI watermark from in-game art after fans spotted Google Gemini logo. Epic Games replaced a track's artwork in Fortnite following discovery of a Google Gemini AI watermark. Originally reported by IGN.
Fans spot Google Gemini watermark
Fortnite fans discovered a Google Gemini AI watermark in the track art for Ironmouse's 'Meow' music track.
“Google Gemini AI watermark”
Epic Games replaces artwork
Epic Games updated Fortnite's in-game art to remove the Google Gemini watermark from the track artwork.
Watermark present elsewhere
The Google Gemini watermark also appears in the Spotify track art for Ironmouse's 'Meow' music track.
AI artwork controversy
Epic Games has faced criticism over previous AI-generated artwork in Fortnite, including a nine-toed character in a hammock.
“nine-toed character in a hammock”
Epic Games' AI use policy
Epic Games uses AI in the conceptual phase for characters and in-game locations but avoids confirming specific AI-generated art.
Why the change happened
Epic Games removed the watermark to avoid showing obvious AI elements in Fortnite's in-game art.
What matters most
Epic Games replaced a track's artwork in Fortnite following discovery of a Google Gemini AI watermark.
