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"It's about incredibly talented people not doing incredibly boring stuff" - Blizzard devs say it's possible to use AI tools while still feeling "handcrafted"
Blizzard developers from its Overwatch 2 and World of Warcraft teams chat with Eurogamer about the use of AI.
While Blizzard uses the technology for the more "menial" areas of development, both teams agree that when it comes to things such as characters and stories, you just can't beat a human touch. World of Warcraft's associate design director Maria Hamilton adds when it comes to creating a narrative that is actually going to connect with the community, AI will never be able to fill that role. Image credit: Blizzard Over the years, many within the industry have spoken about the use of AI in games, and actors such as Jennifer Hale, David Hayter and Ashly Burch have all shared their thoughts on the technology.
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