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'If AI were to take anyone's job, wouldn't it take Elon Musk's job? The richest guy on Earth?' — Take-Two CEO says AI won't get rid of jobs, but allow artists to do 'higher quality work' instead
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick believes artificial intelligence will enhance, not replace, creative jobs in game development, allowing artists to focus on higher-quality work. He humorously suggested that if AI were to take any job, it would be Elon Musk's, given Musk's deep involvement and resources in AI. Zelnick also dismissed the notion that AI could independently create a hit game like Grand Theft Auto 6, emphasizing that tools assist but do not guarantee success.
"This is not a sustainable business model" – Why Google Cloud's Jack Buser thinks AI can save the games industry
Google Cloud's global director for games, Jack Buser, argues that artificial intelligence is crucial for the future sustainability of the games industry, which faces shrinking profit margins despite revenue growth. He believes AI can significantly reduce development times and costs, enabling healthier business models and fostering innovation in gameplay across all genres. Buser also suggests AI can help mitigate industry-wide layoffs by empowering developers and streamlining operations.
The makers of Playdate, the console-with-a-crank, will no longer accept games created with generative AI
Panic Inc, the creators of the Playdate handheld console, have announced that games utilizing generative AI for art, audio, music, text, or dialogue will no longer be accepted on the Playdate Catalog store. This policy change aims to address concerns surrounding the use of AI in game development, though custom-written AI functions within games are still permitted. Existing titles that used AI will remain but will be flagged.
Instantale, an LLM-Driven RPG Where Everything Is Dynamically Generated
Indie developer Daruma to Akabeko announced that Instantale, an LLM-driven roguelike RPG, will be released on the Epic Games Store in Summer 2026. The game features dynamically generated worlds, characters, and events powered by generative AI, offering a unique experience for each player. Previously, the game faced distribution issues on Steam due to its use of live AI.
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick Says "Woe Is Me" AI Narrative Is Overstated
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick believes the negative narrative surrounding generative AI in the gaming industry is overstated, suggesting it will ultimately benefit humanity and enhance creative work. While acknowledging potential risks, Zelnick argues that AI will boost productivity and employment, rather than replace artists, citing the need for human creativity to generate new content. His comments come as Take-Two prepares for the highly anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto 6.
GTA VI Content Drop Coming Within Month, Claims Insider Source
An insider source claims Rockstar Games will release new content for Grand Theft Auto VI within a month, showcasing visuals that surpass current AI-generated images. This rumor comes amid a prolonged period of silence from Rockstar since the game's initial trailer, fueling community speculation and anticipation. The timing aligns with potential marketing ramp-ups by parent company Take-Two Interactive ahead of their next earnings call.
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.
FZ Play – Vi smiskar AI:n på månen i Pragmata
Capcom's upcoming game Pragmata features a space astronaut facing trouble on a moon base and teaming up with an android named Diana to combat hostile AI. The article mentions a live stream event where a streamer will play the game, and also touches on the broader topic of live service games.
Two weeks after laying off AI team, GTA 6 boss says we must embrace the technology
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has expressed a shifting stance on artificial intelligence, recently stating that new AI tools are exciting for the company's business, despite previously laying off its AI team. While Zelnick claims generative AI has played "zero part" in Grand Theft Auto 6's creation, he believes the technology will ultimately be beneficial for the industry by automating mundane tasks.
Yelp's AI chatbot can now make your dinner reservation
Yelp has upgraded its AI chatbot, Yelp Assistant, to handle natural language queries and perform actions like making restaurant reservations or ordering takeout across all business categories. The chatbot, which was initially launched in 2024 and expanded in 2025, now features a dedicated tab in the mobile apps and will support desktop and all business types later in 2026. Additional AI features include a personalized mobile homepage and enhanced photo discovery tools.
Rumored Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Won't Be On Xbox Game Pass: Everything We Know About Call Of Duty 2026
Rumors suggest the next Call of Duty game, potentially titled Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, will not be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch in late 2026. Developed by Infinity Ward, the game is expected to release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, with potential story elements involving North and South Korea. Microsoft has confirmed that new Call of Duty titles will not be day-one releases on Game Pass, though they may arrive later.
Sentience: The Android’s Tale Goes Free on Steam This Week
Sentience: The Android's Tale, a narrative-driven sci-fi game about an android questioning its existence, is currently available for free on Steam. This promotion offers players a risk-free opportunity to experience the game, which explores themes of artificial consciousness and identity. The deal is temporary, and players are encouraged to claim it while it's available.
Identity V Fans Launch NetEase Boycott Over AI Integration
The Identity V community has launched a boycott against developer NetEase due to the undisclosed integration of AI elements into the game. Players are demanding transparency and expressing concerns about trust and the impact on gameplay. The movement is gaining traction across social media platforms globally, with calls for NetEase to address the issue directly.
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Amazon is investing up to $25 billion in AI company Anthropic as part of a broad deal. Meanwhile, Google is offering higher AI Studio limits to its AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, and Claude Desktop is undergoing software changes.
Three OpenAI executives announce departure from the company
Three key executives have announced their departure from OpenAI: Bill Peebles, head of the defunct Sora project; Kevin Weil, VP of Science; and Srinivas Narayanan, CTO of B2B Applications. Their exits follow recent shifts within the artificial intelligence company.
Amazon will invest up to $25 billion in Anthropic in a broad deal
Amazon is significantly deepening its partnership with AI company Anthropic by investing up to $25 billion. This includes an initial $5 billion investment and up to $20 billion in additional payments tied to milestones. Anthropic has committed to using Amazon's custom silicon and spending over $100 billion on AWS technologies over the next decade, while also making its Claude platform available to AWS customers.
Take-Two Boss Strauss Zelnick Suggests AI Could Take Elon Musk's Job
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick commented on Elon Musk's suggestion that artificial intelligence could generate Grand Theft Auto 6. Zelnick humorously implied that AI might even pose a threat to Musk's own job.
LinkedIn's new Crosscheck feature lets premium subscribers test competing AI models for free
LinkedIn has launched a new feature called Crosscheck, allowing Premium subscribers in the United States to test various AI models from companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google without token limits. Users are presented with two AI-generated answers to a prompt and choose their preferred one before seeing which model produced it. While currently text-based, the feature aims to help users compare AI models and will eventually expand to more countries and free users.
Best Free AI Tools for New Streamers in 2026
This guide details free AI-powered tools for new streamers in 2026, covering clip detection, editing, audio cleanup, chat management, thumbnail design, and YouTube SEO. It highlights tools like Eklipse, StreamLadder, CapCut, DaVinci Resolve, NVIDIA Broadcast, OBS Studio, Nightbot, StreamElements, VidIQ, TubeBuddy, Canva, and NightCafe, emphasizing a $0 monthly cost for a functional streaming setup.
Desperate GTA fans are using ChatGPT to generate fake, AI slop GTA 6 screenshots
Some Grand Theft Auto fans are using ChatGPT to create fake screenshots of the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6, which is set to release in November. The author expresses frustration with this trend, viewing it as contributing to the generative AI epidemic and disrespecting the developers' work.