Half of developers think gen AI is bad for the gaming industry
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TL;DR
- 52% of game developers surveyed now view generative AI as having a negative impact on the industry, a significant increase from previous years.
- Only 7% of respondents see generative AI as having a positive impact.
- 36% of surveyed developers use generative AI in their jobs, primarily for research, brainstorming, and administrative tasks.
- 17% of respondents reported being laid off in the last 12 months, and 28% within the last two years.
- 23% of surveyed developers expect more layoffs in the coming year, with 30% unsure.
- 60% of educators and students surveyed believe the current state of the industry will make it difficult for new students to find jobs.