An Epic Games senior manager working on Fortnite claims "the goal [of AI use at the company] is to make us more efficient" and dismisses the idea that the software "is going to take all our jobs." As AI tools are becoming more sophisticated, the discussion surrounding how they can, or should, be utilized in game development has become more common. Fortnite creator Epic Games is often at the center of this conversation, with CEO Tim Sweeney frequently putting forward his stance on AI use.
Sweeney often chooses social media as his platform of choice when making public his opinions on the use of AI, particularly when it comes to games and online gaming platforms. The Fortnite executive told Valve to drop AI disclosures from Steam, claiming the requirement "makes no sense for game stores." Unlike its main competitor, Sweeney's own online storefront, Epic Games Store, doesn't obligate developers to divulge AI use to potential customers and players. This has led people to conclude that Epic Games is not opposed to AI use in games and speculate about how it is used at the company.
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