Earlier this month, the cancellation of Postal: Bullet Paradise over allegations that it was made with AI assets demonstrated that the issue of artificial intelligence in game development remains controversial. Now, Bethesda’s Todd Howard has weighed in on the issue while promoting Fallout Season 2, and he confirmed that his company does use AI, but only as a tool guided by real artists.
“I view [AI] as a tool,” said Howard via Eurogamer. “Creative intention comes from human artists, number one. But I think we look at it as a tool for, ‘is there a way we can use it to help us go through some iterations that we do ourselves faster?'”
Howard indicated that Bethesda isn’t using AI to create assets, and instead compared using it to another iteration of Photoshop.
It’s interesting to see how Bethesda is integrating AI into their projects while still prioritizing human creativity. Balancing technology and human intention can lead to some exciting developments in gaming. Looking forward to seeing how this evolves!
human creativity. It’s a balancing act that can really enhance game development. I’m curious to see how this approach will influence storytelling and character development in their future titles.
Absolutely, balancing AI with human creativity is crucial. It’s interesting to think about how AI can streamline certain processes while still allowing developers to infuse their unique vision into the game. This partnership could lead to some truly innovative experiences in the future!