Epic Games Moves to "AI First" Production, Sweeney Says
Epic boss Tim Sweeney declared the Fortnite developer is shifting to an AI-first production model, a stance that has drawn heavy criticism.
Epic Games is moving towards an "AI first" production model, with the Fortnite and Unreal Engine company saying it will use AI-driven technology to streamline all facets of game development. Epic boss Tim Sweeney publicly declared the company's AI-first direction earlier this week, according to pushsquare.com.
The announcement has attracted heavy criticism, with Sweeney's pro-AI stance drawing the bulk of the backlash.
Epic has not released further detail on the transition, and the company has not said how the shift will affect individual teams, projects or release schedules.
Quick answers
What did Epic Games announce?
Epic Games is transitioning towards an "AI first" production model, using AI-driven tech to streamline all facets of game development, according to a public declaration by Epic boss Tim Sweeney earlier this week.
Who is Epic Games' boss?
Tim Sweeney is the boss of Epic Games. He publicly declared the company's AI-first direction earlier this week.
Why is Epic Games facing criticism?
Sweeney's pro-AI stance has attracted a lot of criticism.