Japan army unit’s gun-toting AI-generated elephant logo gets trampled by critics

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A Japanese infantry unit faced criticism for an AI-generated patch that features an elephant with militaristic symbols, leading to its withdrawal. The backlash highlights the tension between modern military branding and public perception.

A Japanese infantry unit has withdrawn a new patch designed by artificial intelligence after it was criticised for being immature, “aggressive” and out of step with the public image of the country’s Self-Defence Forces (SDF). The 1st Infantry Regiment’s patch was unveiled on April 29 and features an elephant in a helmet and other combat gear, holding a machine gun across its chest. The elephant has chains across its shoulders and a human skull apparently attached to its chest, with blue flames...