- Todd Howard says AI is just another tool in the arsenal that will help with development.
- They won’t be using the tech to generate anything, as human touch is essential.
- Multiple other studios have also titled it as just a tool that won’t replace people.
Generative AI has become a big part of the gaming industry. Whether most are ready to accept it or not, it does seem like the way forward. Many studios have shown intent on using it, but have ensured that they’ll practise caution.
Bethesda’s boss has stated that the studio will treat AI as just another tool and won’t be going all in with it for generating elements of a game. It will be treated like just any other thing, already being used in development.
Why it matters: Treating the tech like any other tool in the arsenal seems like the best way forward. The real problem arises when studios start to generate whole assets using AI, which attracts backlash.
Speaking at the Kinda Funny Games Podcast, Todd Howard went candid about the role of generative AI in game development. He says Bethesda is being incredibly cautious and seeing it as a tool, not a replacement.
We’re being incredibly cautious, and kind of viewing it as a tool to analyze the data in our games. We’re not using it to generate anything.
– Todd Howard
Howard further said that the idea of creativity, especially the human touch, can’t be replaced by AI or anything. It can help speed up operations and analyze data, but it won’t be able to do what humans do.
Recently, Sony made a very similar statement, where they also called AI just another tool. So, it seems that the mass adoption of the tech has begun, but if it’s used sensibly, it won’t be as bad as people make it out to be.
If the entire game’s assets are generated by AI, then this could be a problem. But, looking at statements from bigger names like Larian, Kojima, and others, it is just used as a tool by developers to expedite development.
What are your thoughts on Bethesda calling generative AI just another tool? Let us know your opinions in the comments or join the discussion at the official Tech4Gamers Forum.
Thank you! Please share your positive feedback. 🔋
How could we improve this post? Please Help us. 😔
News Reporter
Abdullah is an avid gamer who primarily plays single-player titles. If you can’t find him anywhere, he’ll probably be at his desk playing The Witcher 3 for the millionth time. When he isn’t playing games, he’s either reading or writing about them.
Join Our Community
