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Big Walk Used AI In 'The Final Stretch' Of Development, Kicking Off Intense Awards Debate
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Key Points:
- House House revealed that they used large language models (LLMs) sparingly in the final stages of developing their game Big Walk, estimating AI-generated code accounted for less than 0.1% of the total game code, primarily to solve technical challenges and bugs.
- The disclosure followed controversy among IGF jurors who oppose AI-developed video games, with some expressing disappointment despite the minimal AI use, while others viewed it as a reflection of current industry trends.
- House House apologized for not having an internal AI usage policy during Big Walk’s development and pledged to implement a comprehensive policy for future projects, emphasizing their support for efforts to limit generative AI’s harm in videogames.
- The studio clarified that generative AI was not used in any other aspect of the game’s creation and that their disclosure was prompted by public interest rather than platform requirements, as Steam does not mandate AI usage disclosure.
- They expressed concern that voluntary AI disclosures might normalize the technology or make its use seem inevitable, reinforcing their stance against the unchecked adoption of generative AI in the gaming industry.
