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AI Driving Game Demo Already Putting Developers Into Debt
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- "Teach My Little Sister How To Drive," an upcoming DMV simulator by Easy Fox, features a live AI chatbot sister whom players instruct to pass a driving exam, blending real-time gameplay with AI interaction.
- The game's demo has seen a twentyfold increase in players recently, significantly raising operating costs to over $1,000 per day due to heavy usage of AI services.
- Originally using Google's Gemini chatbot, Easy Fox faced technical and cost challenges, prompting a switch to OpenAI's model while seeking a sustainable solution.
- The financial strain from maintaining the demo has forced Easy Fox to take out a bank loan and may impact the final game's pricing, with the possibility of closing the demo early if costs remain unsustainable.
- Despite the AI sister's occasional failure to follow instructions perfectly, Easy Fox remains committed to keeping the demo available for as long as possible, acknowledging their small team's limitations.
