Hold onto your controllers, gamers! A new Google Cloud survey has revealed that 87% of videogame developers are now using AI agents to automate tasks, from coding to voice processing, as the industry races to cut costs amid record layoffs. 🚀
AI: The New Power-Up for Creativity?
Think of AI as the ultimate sidekick: 44% of developers say it helps them rapidly process text, audio, and code, freeing up time for storytelling and world-building. 🎨 One developer compared it to 'having a Swiss Army knife for creativity.'
But It’s Not All 1-Ups…
While 94% believe AI will slash long-term costs, 63% worry about data ownership as legal battles over AI-generated content heat up. Last year’s Hollywood strikes over AI pay disputes also cast a shadow, with fears that automation could deepen job losses. 💼⚖️
What’s Next?
With new consoles and blockbuster titles on the horizon, the $200B gaming industry is betting big on AI to speed up development. But as one dev put it: 'We’re still figuring out if this is a cheat code or a glitch.' 🔍
Survey details: 615 developers across the U.S., South Korea, Norway, Finland, and Sweden were polled by Google and The Harris Poll.
