Canadian Artists Push Back: Halifax Venue Bans AI Posters, Ottawa Visual Artist Cancels U.S. Show Over Tariffs

Gus' Pub in Halifax is making a stand for human creativity, announcing it will no longer accept AI-generated event posters from musicians. The venue's solution? If an AI poster is submitted, they'll remake it with a template that deliberately mimics the branding of "No Name" generic products, complete with the text "Made without 10 ingredients such as synthetic artists and artificial intelligence." This isn't just a quirky policy—it's a clear line in the sand for a community venue...