Former Square Enix exec says backlash over Final Fantasy 6 AI mock-up shared by the JRPG series' creator "shows how far down the rabbit hole the madness goes"
Former Square Enix executive Jacob Navok commented on the controversy surrounding Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi sharing an AI-generated mock-up for a Final Fantasy 6 remake. While Sakaguchi faced criticism from some industry figures, Navok defended his right to explore AI technology. The article also touches on Square Enix's internal use of AI for quality assurance and the broader industry's cautious approach to generative AI in game development.
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