The Cost of AI
The article discusses the profound costs associated with the rise of AI in the gaming industry. It highlights concerns over the unethical harvesting of data and the impact of generative AI on artistic integrity and game development. The author expresses skepticism about the long-term benefits of AI, suggesting that a schism is forming within the industry regarding its use.
- ▪The author believes AI companies have engaged in unethical practices by harvesting data illegally.
- ▪Generative AI is seen as devaluing the work of artists and game developers.
- ▪There is a growing divide in the gaming industry regarding the acceptance of generative AI.
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The Cost of AI I do not represent my employer or anyone other than myself, and I'm speaking from the perspective of a game developer - one who joined this industry to bring joy to other people as was done for me. I definitely see the technological value of AI, but the cost has already proven to be more profound, and we're only just beginning to witness that. While I can only hope this changes one day, I don't expect to see it in my lifetime. AI companies have orchestrated one of the greatest mass thefts in the history of the world. This is cast out of consideration with the simplest of responses. The cat's out of the bag, the genie is not going back into the bottle, this is the future and if you're not on the train you'll be left behind.
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