{"slug": "id-software-s-former-co-owner-says-they-absolutely-would-ve-used-gen-ai-back-in", "title": "id Software's former co-owner says they absolutely would've used gen AI back in the day: 'John Carmack would be like making Skynet or something'", "summary": "Adrian Carmack, co-owner of id Software, said the studio would have used generative AI in its early days, joking that John Carmack would be 'making Skynet or something.' The comment highlights how AI tools could have been embraced by the pioneering game developer.", "body_md": "Join the club for quick access. Enter your email below and we'll send confirmation, and sign you up to our newsletter.\n\nBy submitting your information, you confirm you are aged 16 or over,\nhave read our\n[Privacy Policy](https://futureplc.com/privacy-policy/)\nand agree to the\n[Terms & Conditions](https://futureplc.com/future-member-terms-and-conditions/). Geographical rules apply.\n\nYour membership journey starts here.\n\nKeep", "url": "https://wpnews.pro/news/id-software-s-former-co-owner-says-they-absolutely-would-ve-used-gen-ai-back-in", "canonical_source": "https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/game-development/id-softwares-former-co-owner-says-they-absolutely-wouldve-used-gen-ai-back-in-the-day-john-carmack-would-be-like-making-skynet-or-something/", "published_at": "2026-08-28 13:53:23+00:00", "updated_at": "2026-08-29 14:48:42.696911+00:00", "lang": "en", "topics": ["generative-ai"], "entities": ["Adrian Carmack", "id Software", "John Carmack"], "alternates": {"html": "https://wpnews.pro/news/id-software-s-former-co-owner-says-they-absolutely-would-ve-used-gen-ai-back-in", "markdown": "https://wpnews.pro/news/id-software-s-former-co-owner-says-they-absolutely-would-ve-used-gen-ai-back-in.md", "text": "https://wpnews.pro/news/id-software-s-former-co-owner-says-they-absolutely-would-ve-used-gen-ai-back-in.txt", "jsonld": "https://wpnews.pro/news/id-software-s-former-co-owner-says-they-absolutely-would-ve-used-gen-ai-back-in.jsonld"}}