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'I have crawled through depths of hell': One coder's suffering is a potential joy to every web user, as their project could make sluggish browsers a thing of the past
Coder Cheng Lou has developed Pretext, a system designed to rapidly calculate text size and positioning for web browsers, potentially solving performance issues. Lou utilized AI to test the system across numerous browser and language combinations, a task deemed impossible for a single person otherwise. The project, though currently focused on specific text setups, has garnered significant interest from web developers.
AI Evaluates Player "Attitude" – UNDEFINED: ILS Puzzle Prototype Now Free on itch.io
The prototype for UNDEFINED: ILS, a minimalist puzzle adventure game that uses a local Large Language Model to evaluate player responses to visual incompleteness, is now available for free on itch.io. The game, developed by Kamekichi, features real-time AI judgment with natural language explanations and player behavior patterns that influence the outcome. A full Steam version is planned for Autumn 2026.
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Includes Disclaimer That It Cannot Be Used For AI Training
The Super Mario Bros. Movie includes a disclaimer in its credits stating that it cannot be used to train AI, a warning also present in Universal's recent films. Nintendo has been discussing AI internally, with former president Doug Bowser noting its potential to enhance gameplay while emphasizing the importance of human creativity in game development.
Take-Two Interactive reportedly lays off AI team
Take-Two Interactive has reportedly laid off its entire AI team, with former employees citing shifting management priorities. CEO Strauss Zelnick stated the company continues to embrace AI for efficiency but emphasized that generative AI has no role in the handcrafted development of Grand Theft Auto 6.
Report: Take-Two lays off the head of AI and multiple team members
The head of Artificial Intelligence at Take-Two Interactive has reportedly left the company. This news follows reports of multiple team members also being laid off from the AI department.
Report: Take-Two lays off the head of AI and multiple team members
Take-Two Interactive has reportedly laid off the head of its AI division and multiple team members. In separate news, Nexon has partnered with Blizzard Entertainment to publish Overwatch in South Korea, with services tailored for the region.
Digital Extremes Confirms Warframe and Soulframe Will Never Use AI-Generated Content
Digital Extremes has confirmed that neither Warframe nor its upcoming title Soulframe will utilize AI-generated content, maintaining a commitment to human-made assets. Community director Megan Everett emphasized the studio's strong philosophical stance against AI in creative processes, citing concerns about authenticity and the impact on human creativity. This decision sets Digital Extremes apart from industry trends exploring AI for production efficiency.
Digital Extremes Confirms Warframe and Soulframe Will Never Use AI-Generated Content
Digital Extremes has confirmed that neither Warframe nor its upcoming title Soulframe will utilize AI-generated content, maintaining a commitment to human-made assets. Community director Megan Everett emphasized the studio's strong philosophical stance against AI in creative processes, citing concerns about authenticity and the impact on human creativity. This decision sets Digital Extremes apart from industry trends exploring AI for production efficiency.
OpenAI reportedly kicked around an 'insane' plan to pit world leaders against each other like a Call of Duty…
A report details an "insane" plan reportedly proposed by OpenAI president Greg Brockman to pit world powers like China and Russia against each other in a bidding war for AI development. The article also discusses OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's disputed trustworthiness and his company's business strategies.
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OpenAI insiders reportedly lack trust in CEO Sam Altman, according to Ars Technica. Game developer Lucas Pope expressed concerns about his work being "slurped up by AI," highlighting broader anxieties surrounding artificial intelligence in creative industries.
After making 2 of the best indie games of all time, Lucas Pope won't even talk about his third because "it's getting slurped up by AI or people are gonna copy it"
Indie developer Lucas Pope, known for Return of the Obra Dinn and Papers, Please, is hesitant to discuss his upcoming project due to concerns about AI data scraping and idea theft. He also expresses self-doubt about replicating the success of his previous acclaimed titles.
Warframe community director affirms 'nothing in our games will be AI-generated'
Warframe community director Megan Everett stated that no elements within the game will be generated by artificial intelligence. This affirmation comes amidst growing concerns and discussions surrounding the use of AI in game development.
Papers, Please creator Lucas Pope no longer feels comfortable talking about work-in-progress games: 'the situation…
Indie developer Lucas Pope, known for Papers, Please and Return of the Obra Dinn, expressed discomfort discussing his current work-in-progress games due to industry trends like AI and potential copying. He also reflected on whether he might retire on a high note after his previous successes.
Return of the Obra Dinn Dev Says AI Makes Him Hesitant to Talk About New Projects
Lucas Pope, the developer behind Papers, Please and Return of the Obra Dinn, expressed hesitation in discussing his current projects due to concerns about them being "slurped up by AI." He is worried that artificial intelligence could potentially consume or replicate his work before he is ready to reveal it.
Italian television channel does DLSS 5 haters a favor by broadcasting footage from reveal trailer, then copyright…
Italian television channel La7 issued a copyright strike against Nvidia's DLSS 5 reveal trailer, claiming ownership of the content despite the trailer being released weeks prior. The footage was temporarily unavailable in Italy due to the claim, highlighting potential abuses of YouTube's Content ID system. The claim was later released, and the trailer is now viewable again.
Three YouTubers accuse Apple of illegal scraping to train its AI models
Three YouTubers have filed a class action lawsuit against Apple, accusing the company of illegally scraping copyrighted videos from YouTube to train its AI models. The creators allege Apple circumvented platform controls and that its success relies on content like theirs. Similar lawsuits have been filed by these channels against Meta, Nvidia, ByteDance, and Snap, while Apple itself faces other legal challenges regarding AI training data.
Veteran indie developer scared to reveal new game in case it gets "slurped up by AI"
Veteran indie developer Lucas Pope, known for Papers, Please and The Return of the Obra Dinn, expressed concerns about announcing his next game due to the rise of generative AI and potential idea theft. He feels less comfortable discussing his work in progress, fearing it could be copied or used by AI models. Pope also grapples with the pressure of following up his critically acclaimed past titles.
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An expert has identified 80 different Microsoft Copilot products, with the potential for over 100 to exist. Separately, AI has demonstrated the ability to identify multiple forms of dementia from a single blood sample, according to Neuroscience News.
Digital Extremes vows that it will never use AI-generated content in Warframe and Soulframe
Digital Extremes, the developer behind Warframe and Soulframe, has publicly stated that it will never use AI-generated content in its games. Community Manager Megan Everett emphasized the company's commitment to human-created content, expressing personal frustration with the ambiguity of AI-influenced online media. The interview also touched upon new game content, design inspirations, and upcoming launches.
4 times game devs got called out for leaving AI assets in a game
Several game developers have faced backlash for the inclusion of AI-generated assets in their games. Titles like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Crimson Desert, Anno 117: Pax Romana, and The Alters have all been criticized for using AI-generated content, with developers often citing it as unintentional or placeholder material that was mistakenly left in the final product.