SonicFox Cancels Contract With Gaming Convention After Event Uses Likeness in AI-Generated Poster

Prolific fighting game player SonicFox has terminated their contract with a convention in Norman, Oklahoma after organizers fed artwork of the pro's mascot character into AI to generate a promotional poster for the event.

SonicFox is one of the most successful fighting game players in the genre’s competitive scene. Known for being a multi-game specialist, SonicFox boasts multiple championships in a bevy of different titles, so it’s no surprise that they’re often invited as a special guest at tournaments across the United States.

One such tournament, taking place at a convention named Nexcon, invited SonicFox to attend alongside a few other notable guests. The convention is scheduled for November 14 - 15 in Norman, Oklahoma (home of the Sooners) — but now, SonicFox isn’t going to make an appearance.

On October 20, a concerned fan shared a promotional poster that Nexcon had made using generative AI on Twitter/X, which showed the likeness of SonicFox’s furry avatar, as well as the …