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Devs are canceling their demos to stop AI users from stealing their games – creator of one of Steam's most-wishlisted is "concerned" it may be ripped off and beaten to its own launch
Alliance Arts has canceled the public demo for their highly anticipated game Drunken Goddess Reflux due to concerns about AI tools being used to steal their game's concepts and rush out a copycat. Instead, they will opt for a closed playtest with stricter rules. This decision reflects a growing trend among developers worried about AI-driven intellectual property theft and rapid replication of their work.
We have reached a new threshold in genAI gloom, with a game dev cancelling a demo for fear of copycats ripping them off before release
Alliance Arts has cancelled the public demo for their game Drunken Goddess Reflux due to concerns about generative AI being used to clone and release the game before its official launch. The developers cited difficulties in managing content restrictions and the potential for AI-generated copies to appear first. This decision highlights growing anxieties within the game development community regarding AI's impact on intellectual property and market originality.
'After stealing an open source AI charity, you then stole all of Apple’s phone technology! Wow': Elon Musk and Sam Altman are fighting on the internet again
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Elon Musk are engaged in a public dispute on X, with Musk accusing Altman of scamming and Altman retorting about Musk's business practices. The feud touches on allegations of stealing open-source AI charity funds and Apple's phone technology, stemming from recent legal battles and lawsuits involving both parties.
'We have no choice but to impose a severe punishment': Ex Samsung researcher sentenced to 7 years in prison for leaking DRAM tech to a Chinese competitor
A former Samsung Electronics researcher has been sentenced to seven years in prison in South Korea for leaking crucial DRAM semiconductor technology to Chinese competitor CXMT. The court found the researcher received approximately $2 million and stock options over six years for the leaked 18nm process technology, which cost Samsung over $1 billion to develop. This case highlights South Korea's priority in protecting its advanced technology amid high global memory demand.
Pickmos Publisher Pulls Steam Page Following Pokémon Rip-Off Accusations
Publisher Networkgo has removed the Steam page for the game Pickmos following accusations from Pokémon fans that it is a rip-off. The game faced significant backlash for its alleged similarities to the popular Pokémon franchise.
It's a happy ending for the artist whose work was stolen by Bungie and used in Marathon: She's credited in the…
Bungie has been accused of stealing artwork from artist Antireal for use in its upcoming game Marathon, a situation made worse by similar accusations regarding Destiny 2. The studio admitted to the theft, stating it was committed by a former employee, and has promised a review of Marathon's assets.
