When people talk about AI (Artificial Intelligence) in game development, it's usually not in a good light. While AI may be a useful tool to assist in tasks, the emerging technology is often viewed as something that will threaten developer jobs in the future.
It appears that the future is now for one studio and its employees, as AI is being identified as the primary cause of job losses.
The latest report paints a grim picture of the implementation of AI in game development and how quickly it can work against employees.
King Reportedly Made Job Cuts Due To AI Replacing Personnel
The latest studio affected by AI is said to be mobile developer King, the studio behind the mega-hit Candy Crush franchise, and one of the companies Microsoft absorbed as part of its Activision-Blizzard acquisition.
A report by MobileGamer claims that over 200 King employees are being laid off, and to make matters worse, multiple King employees have stated that they are being replaced by the AI tools they built and trained.
One staff member even mentioned they are being targeted by HR (Human Resources) for loudly expressing dissatisfaction internally. It's not surprising, then, that a recent...
