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Indie game studios are supposed to love GenAI, so why do 25 devs to avoid it?

A GamesRadar+ investigation found that 25 indie game developers avoid generative AI, with one stating 'It creates lesser games,' contradicting the expectation that indie studios would embrace the technology.

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Indie game studios are supposed to love GenAI, so why do 25 devs to avoid it?
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"It creates lesser games": Indie game studios are supposed to love generative AI, so why do the 25 devs I spoke to avoid it? | GamesRadar+

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gamesradar.com — original article "Steam’s required AI disclosure is the right move": Devs say gen AI should be called out in games and support Valve's store mandate District 9 and Gran Turismo director has made a fully AI film, and the internet is not holding back Half of all games released on Steam will use AI by 2028, study predicts: "AI lowers the barrier not just to make a game but to make several"
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