Data analyst finds 'AI stigma' on Steam can reduce the number of reviews a game gets by around 53%—and…
A data analysis by Ross Burton for Game Oracle suggests that games disclosing the use of artificial intelligence face an 'AI stigma' on Steam, leading to approximately a 53% reduction in reviews compared to games that do not disclose AI use. This penalty is more pronounced for high-potential games and developers with established track records, indicating that player perception significantly impacts reception despite the tool's utility in game development.
- Entities
- Person: Ross Burton
- Company: Sony
- Game: Crimson Desert
- Topic: Artificial Intelligence
- Company: Epic Games
- Game: Crazy Taxi
- Topic: Player Reception
- Company: Game Oracle
- Game: Clair Obscur
- Platform: Steam
- Topic: Game Development
- Game: FragPunk
- Person: Tim Sweeney
- Game: THE FINALS
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