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"AI is a technofascist, anti-human and anti-art project", says creator of lefty tech satire Future? No Thanks!, before explaining why he used it anyway
Paulo Pedercini, the creator of the game Future? No Thanks!, has disclosed the use of generative AI tools for a small fraction of the game's code and for character voice acting. Despite his strong criticisms of AI as a "technofascist, anti-human and anti-art project," Pedercini used tools like ChatGPT and Claude for bug fixing and text-to-speech, arguing for nuance in the discussion around AI in game development.
The Blood of Dawnwalker's lead actor reminds us why AI will always struggle to replicate a human performance
Martin Will de Renzy-Martin, the lead actor for The Blood of Dawnwalker, argues that AI struggles to replicate the full value of human performance, which includes personality and nuanced choices beyond just voice. While Rebel Wolves used AI for planning, the game itself does not feature AI-generated content. The article contrasts this with companies like Embark Studios, which have controversially used AI for voice lines, and highlights the ongoing debate around AI's role in game development.
MiHoYo awarded $112,000 by Chinese court after AI voice service dupes Genshin Impact characters
MiHoYo has won a legal victory in China, with a Shanghai court ordering an unnamed generative AI developer to pay approximately $112,000 for illegally replicating and selling the voices of 63 Genshin Impact characters. The court found the defendant used AI to reproduce the voices, along with game assets, to advertise and sell illicit voice packs, demonstrating an intent to capitalize on the game's popularity.
a16z: AI Has Turned a Non-U.S. Address Into a Startup Advantage
Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz believes that founders based outside the U.S. now have an advantage in the startup landscape, particularly in the AI sector. This shift is attributed to the global adoption of AI, changing enterprise buying cycles, and the difficulty of recruiting top talent in Silicon Valley. The firm is actively investing in international founders, recognizing that a global presence can be a significant asset.
Stan Lee's voice and likeness have been resurrected, thanks to AI
The late Marvel icon Stan Lee's voice and likeness have been resurrected using artificial intelligence. ElevenLabs has added Stan Lee to its AI-generated voice portfolio, allowing for his digital recreation.
Fortnite’s new AI NPCs can talk back to you in real time
Epic Games has introduced a new experimental feature in Unreal Editor for Fortnite called Conversations, which allows creators to build AI-powered NPCs capable of real-time, unscripted dialogue. These NPCs can dynamically respond to player input, remember actions, and potentially influence gameplay, utilizing Google's Gemini models for input processing and ElevenLabs for voice synthesis. While currently limited to the editor and subject to strict usage rules, this feature signals a significant shift towards more interactive characters in Fortnite's creative ecosystem.
