Earlier this year,SonyOur studiosNaughty DogNaughty Dog head Neil Druckmann said in an interview that AI will "revolutionize the way content is created" and can "reduce costs and technical barriers." Although Druckmann later claimed that Sony misquoted him, Naughty Dog appears to be moving forward with developing tools that can be used by artificial intelligence.
Recently releasedrecruitmentInformation display,Naughty Dog is looking for an animation programmer to develop animation systems that can be used by AI, designers, and scripts.While details are limited about how the position will use AI, it suggests that, despite Druckmann’s claims that Sony misinterpreted his words during the interview, the gaming industry veteran actually supports the use of these controversial tools.
AI is currently a hot topic in the video game industry. Recently, the American actors' union SAG-AFTRA announced a strike. One of the important demands is to protect the rights of actors and prevent the excessive use of AI in games. Actors are worried that AI may replace their jobs.