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Game Developers Are Getting Fed Up With Their Bosses' AI Initiatives


More than half of video game developers reported their companies are using generative AI in game development, according to an annual survey released Tuesday. The Game Developers Conference (GDC) report found that 52% of developers worked at companies using AI tools, while 30% felt negatively about t...

Only 13% believed AI had a positive impact on games, down from 21% in 2024.One in 10 developers lost their jobs over the past year, with some reporting extended periods of unemployment. One developer cited in a Wired story said they submitted 500 job applications without success, while another reported being laid off three times in the last year. Covid-era over-expansion, unrealistic expectations, and poor management are being identified as key factors behind the industry's troubles.

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