Dr. STONE Artist Boichi Halts Artwork Posts on X Citing New AI Image Editing Feature

Dr. STONE manga artist Boichi has immediately halted the posting of his comics and illustrations on X, citing concerns over the platform’s new AI-powered image editing feature. The decision, announced December 24, directly addresses the risk of unauthorized modification and copyright infringement stemming from the update, which allows users to alter uploaded artwork using Grok AI from xAI.

In a statement shared on X, Boichi clarified that his objection is not to artificial intelligence technology generally, but specifically to the lack of clear opt-out mechanisms for creators and the potential for misuse. He stressed that this feature poses significant risks to copyright protection for digital artists.

The feature allows any user to modify uploaded artwork using text prompts simply by clicking an