Modern Warfare 3 introduced Call of Duty to the wonderful world of AI slop in 2023, with DLC cosmetics like the Yokai's Wrath bundle even charging players for the privilege. But it was the wombo combo of Black Ops 6 and Black Ops 7 that really riled up the community, with the many-fingered Santa Claus artwork plastered on the main menu for the holidays, and a bunch of cheap-looking calling cards killing any sense of reward when progressing through the ranks.
Unfortunately, despite the continued backlash among critics and users alike, Modern Warfare 4 once again utilizes AI art, and fans think they've already spotted a few examples in the ongoing beta.
It should be said that this isn't baseless speculation based on a few odd details. We know for certain that Infinity Ward is using AI assets, as it has been disclosed on the Steam page. However, with AI advancing at such a rapid pace, real artists tend to get caught in the crossfire when it comes to these accusations, and it's very possible that the examples we discuss in this article are from real artists. With that said, let's break down the claims.
One example, shared...
