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Stand With Animation, fans accuse Hasbro of using AI on MLP

artApr 25, 2026720

Campaigners under the tag #StandWithAnimation accuse Hasbro of using generative AI to produce new My Little Pony material linked to Lauren Faust. They point specifically to the episode "Inspiration Manifestation," claiming frames and dialogue show AI-generated art and writing that bypassed human animators and writers. Some posts reference past G1 character rights and Applejack's inclusion in Friendship Is Magic to challenge Hasbro's stewardship of the franchise. The dispute matters because it raises legal and ethical questions about AI use in licensed animation and whether companies must disclose methods or compensate original creators like Lauren Faust.