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'We Can Come Up With Better Ideas'
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Masahiro Sakurai, renowned game director of Super Smash Bros., expressed caution about using generative AI in game development, stating he has not utilized the technology in his recent projects and doubts its current usefulness.
- Speaking at an event celebrating Famitsu magazine's 40th anniversary, Sakurai emphasized that game development involves complex factors beyond idea generation, such as deadlines, team capabilities, and budget constraints, which AI presently cannot adequately address.
- Sakurai acknowledged the increasing demands and costs in game development, noting that future improvements in AI technology might make its use necessary to maintain profitability and efficiency.
- While skeptical of AI's current capabilities, Sakurai warned that completely rejecting AI could leave developers at a disadvantage compared to those who adopt it, potentially impacting their ability to produce games.
