Fortnite-maker Epic Games confirms 'huge pivot' towards using AI
Fortnite-maker Epic Games is making a "huge pivot" towards using artificial intelligence (AI) in its video game development, according to boss Tim Sweeney.
TL;DR
- Epic Games is making a significant 'pivot' towards using AI in video game development, according to CEO Tim Sweeney.
- Developers are being retrained to 'retool for maximum AI acceleration'.
- The company is reportedly using AI tools for art generation and to reduce 'hand-written code' for a Disney collaboration.
- Sweeney stated the aim is not to reduce staff but to empower creators with tools to build 'more' and 'better stuff'.
- This move occurs six months after Epic Games laid off over 1,000 employees.
- There are ongoing debates about AI's role in the creative and arts sector, with some expressing concerns about job displacement and the quality of AI-generated content.
- Sweeney views ramping up AI use as a 'modest aim to survive the AI revolution' and improve efficiency.