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1666: Amsterdam's developer says it 'won't be using any AI anymore', and the tech was only used 'in conception and pre-production'—arguably the most creative phase of the entire process

Amsterdam-based studio 1666 announced it will no longer use AI in its development process, stating the technology was only applied during the conception and pre-production phases. The studio's decision marks a notable shift away from AI tools in creative development.

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1666: Amsterdam's developer says it 'won't be using any AI anymore', and the tech was only used 'in conception and pre-production'—arguably the most creative phase of the entire process
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