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Warhorse Studios Says AI Is “Not a Substitute for Human Work” Amid Translation Backlash
Warhorse Studios has addressed backlash regarding its use of AI in translation for Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, stating that AI is not a substitute for human work and they are actively hiring translators. The studio confirmed that AI-generated content is not used in final games and has no plans to change this policy. They also teased a new "huge immersive RPG" project.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 studio allegedly fires "obsolete" translator to replace them with AI
A translator for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 studio Warhorse Studios claims he was fired and replaced by AI, with the company citing financial savings and increased effectiveness. The translator, who worked at the studio for nearly four years, expressed shock and concern over the growing use of AI in the games industry. Warhorse Studios has not yet publicly commented on the allegations.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Translator Apparently Fired as Dev Pivots to AI
A former translator for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 developer Warhorse Studios claims they were fired and replaced by generative AI. The translator alleges they were told their job would become obsolete, with creative head Daniel Vavra being a known proponent of AI technology. This incident highlights growing concerns about AI's impact on jobs within the games industry.
Warhorse Developer Reports They Were Fired and Replaced with AI
A former Warhorse Studios employee revealed on Reddit that they were laid off from their role as a translator for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, with their position being replaced by AI. The employee shared this experience to raise awareness about the increasing use of AI in the gaming industry and its potential impact on jobs.
Google begins rolling out Search Live globally
Google has begun a global rollout of its Search Live feature, which allows users to ask questions about objects or scenes captured by their phone's camera. This expansion makes the tool available in over 200 countries and territories where Google's AI Mode chatbot is offered. Additionally, Google is bringing its Live Translate feature to iOS devices, supporting over 70 languages for real-time audio translation.
Hollow Knight: Silksong Patch 5 brings many more bug fixes and improved translations
Team Cherry has released Patch 5 for Hollow Knight: Silksong, which includes numerous bug fixes and improved translations for German and Traditional Chinese. The patch also addresses various gameplay exploits and minor issues, ensuring a smoother experience while players await the free Sea of Sorrow expansion.
