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Baldur's Gate 3 Publisher Warns Against Overreliance on AI in Gaming

Douse believes AI should assist, not replace, human creativity. Meanwhile, Elon Musk plans an AI-generated game, sparking debate about technology and human creativity in gaming.

In this image we can see a boy playing the video game. We can also see three men standing and...
In this image we can see a boy playing the video game. We can also see three men standing and watching. In the background there is a curtain and also the blue color board with text attached to the pillar.

Baldur's Gate 3 Publisher Warns Against Overreliance on AI in Gaming

Michael Douse, publisher of Baldur's Gate 3, has expressed concerns about the role of AI in game development. He argues that games need human touch to create compelling worlds and represent diversity, criticising Elon Musk's approach to using AI in the industry.

Douse believes that AI, while a useful tool, cannot replace human leadership and vision in the gaming industry. He sees AI as a means to assist, not replace, human creativity and craftsmanship. Douse argues that human expression is key to creating games that resonate with diverse audiences.

Elon Musk, on the other hand, aims to 'make games great again' by countering what he sees as 'woke' and 'manipulative' ideologies in the gaming industry. He plans to release a fully AI-generated game with his studio 'xAI' by the end of 2026, claiming that AI can create games without human bias.

While Douse and Musk have differing views on the role of AI in game development, no specific publisher has publicly criticised Douse regarding Musk's AI-driven game series. The debate highlights the ongoing discussion about the balance between technology and human creativity in the gaming industry.

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