The manga titled “Cyberpunk: Peach John” is the brainchild of an author who leveraged artificial intelligence (AI) tools, specifically Midjourney, to generate intricate images from text prompts. The creator, who goes by the pseudonym Rootport, inputted a variety of text prompts such as “pink hair,” “Asian boy,” and “stadium jacket” to evoke imagery for the narrative. This AI-assisted artwork enabled Rootport to produce a 120-page full-color manga within a span of six weeks - a feat that would have required a proficient artist an entire year to accomplish. The integration of AI in this manga’s creation has ignited debates surrounding creativity, artistic authenticity, employment stability for artists, and potential copyright complications within the industry.
