L’AI is increasingly dominant in the world of video games and even big names like Neil Druckmann – president of Naughty Dog and co-creator of The Last of Us – admit they have big plans for this technology. In a new interview, Druckmann had her say on generative artificial intelligence and how it can be used in gaming in the next 10 years.
“This broadening of possibilities is fueled by increasingly accessible tools that allow even non-technical people to use their imagination and create worlds and narratives as they please,” Druckmann said. “Furthermore, AI is truly revolutionizing the way content is createdalthough it raises some ethical questions that we need to address.”
Specifically, Druckmann said that AI, along with the ability to do motion capture from home, will reduce costs and technical hurdles by taking on tasks that would normally be assigned to human staff. This will allow Naughty Dog to “embark on more adventurous projects and push the boundaries of storytelling in games“.
“This evolution allows creators to bring their visions to life without traditional obstacles,” he said. With regard to the “ethical questions”Druckmann did not give additional details, but the possibilities are many, including the fact that content created by humans is often stolen to train AI or the fact that the use of AI could make certain job roles useless and therefore lose the I work for certain people.
The Sony interview
Druckmann’s words come from an interview organized by Sony and are obviously aimed in the direction decided by the company to present the overall vision of the company. The head of PlayStation Productions himself, Asad Qizilbash, spoke on the topic, explaining that “Regarding the future of video games, I foresee games becoming more personalized experiences thanks to advancements in technology and AI, allowing for personalized experiences for each player “.
Druckmann also used the space given to him to state that Naughty Dog wants to “redefine the public’s perception of video games.”
