One study from the American startup Totally Human Media found that almost 20% of titles available this year via the Steam distribution platform disclosed the use of generative AI during development. — AFP
PARIS: Generative artificial intelligence models capable of dreaming up ultra-realistic characters and virtual universes could make for cheaper, better video games in future, but the emerging technology has artists and developers on edge.
Already, "generative AI is used a lot more in commercial game development than people realise, but it's used in very small ways" such as dubbing, illustrations or coding help, said Mike Cook, a game designer and computer science lecturer at King's College London.
