The Kyushu National Museum reported on September 17 that it was discovered to have used generative AI in part for the production of illustrations for the posters and flyers of the special exhibition "Himiko's Mirror.
Kyushu National Museum Used Generative AI for Special Exhibition Poster; Initially Stated It Was Not Used
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Initially, in response to an interview with the Sanyo Shimbun in July, the museum stated regarding the poster illustrations, "We are not using generative AI. All drawings are created by illustrators." The museum explained that it prioritized elements such as being eye-catching during the selection process.
In response to this situation, the Kyushu National Museum stated, "We deeply apologize to all parties to whom we provided incorrect information."
Sources
- 九州国立博物館、特別展ポスターに生成AI使用 当初「使用していない」と説明 （ITmedia AI+、2026-09-17）