The topic of artificial intelligence and its impact on the gaming industry is back in focus after Epic Games stated that AI will not replace developers but will assist them in their daily work. According to Stephanie Arnette, senior development manager for Fortnite, the goal of using AI technology is not to eliminate jobs but to increase the efficiency of game development.
Epic notes that they are already exploring various AI tools that could speed up certain development processes, particularly in the areas of content creation and art production. Arnette emphasizes that developers are afraid AI will take jobs, but claims that the company does not currently see artificial intelligence as a replacement for people.
Interestingly, these statements come after significant layoffs at Epic Games. The company has laid off over a thousand employees in recent years due to financial cuts and decreased player engagement in Fortnite. Epic has previously denied that the layoffs are related to AI technology.
The AI topic has sparked increasing discussions in the gaming industry in recent months, especially after companies like Sony have openly started talking about the use of artificial intelligence in video game development.
