SEGA Clarifies Generative AI Use in Crazy Taxi: World Tour
SEGA confirms generative AI was used for background assets in Crazy Taxi: World Tour, assuring fans it did not impact performers.
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SEGA Adds Some Clarity To Its Use Of GenAI in Crazy Taxi: World Tour
SEGA has clarified its use of Generative AI in the development of Crazy Taxi: World Tour, stating it was a support tool for creating background assets and not used for performers. The company plans to invest more in AI for efficiency improvements, despite some fan backlash regarding the controversial implementation.
SEGA reveals it used genAI to work on Crazy Taxi: World Tour
SEGA has confirmed the use of generative AI in the development of its upcoming game, Crazy Taxi: World Tour, for the Nintendo Switch. The company stated that AI tools were employed to support developers and enhance content creation, while assuring that no AI was used in relation to the game's performers.
SEGA Provides More Detail After Generative AI Sours Crazy Taxi: World Tour PS5 Announcement
SEGA has provided further details regarding the use of generative AI in the development of Crazy Taxi: World Tour, confirming its use for background assets which were reviewed by the development team. The company stated that generative AI is an optional support tool to help developers focus on creative tasks. The game is set for release on PlayStation 5 in 2027.
