By partnering with a deeply respected artistic brand, the tech giant hopes to convince a skeptical public that its technology is friendly to human artists, rather than a threat to their livelihoods.

The fan-favorite indie studio is on the defense for its expensive, research-heavy teamup with DeepMind.

By partnering with a deeply respected artistic brand, the tech giant hopes to convince a skeptical public that its technology is friendly to human artists, rather than a threat to…