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Laid off Candy Crush studio staff reportedly replaced by the AI tools they helped build
And the layoffs may be more extensive than prior estimates.
Multiple anonymous sources have told MobileGamer.biz that a number of narrative, UX, level design and user research staffers at King have spent several years helping to build and train AI models that can do their jobs more quickly. "The fact AI tools are replacing people is absolutely disgusting but it’s all about efficiency and profits even though the company is doing great overall," a source told the mobile gaming-focused outlet. At least five people within Halo Studios were told they no longer had jobs shortly after receiving an all-staff email from Microsoft Gaming SEO Phil Spencer allegedly celebrating Xbox’s current profitability.
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