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joining an AI doom panel discussion oh boy

Freya Holmér is joining an AI doom panel discussion, and she says she’ll argue that generative AI is an anti-humanity technology. The panel is hosted and moderated by Whick-TV, with …

Video Freya Holmér · 1 week, 1 day ago
More Than 63% of IEEE VIS Research Liable to be Retracted?! Ethics Approval Statements Protect Participants (and Researchers!)

A new ethics audit of 255 IEEE VIS papers from 2024–2025 found that 74.1% involved human participants, but only 3.2% clearly reported ethics approval, an approval ID, and informed consent. …

Research arXiv cs.GR · 1 month, 1 week ago
"My worry is that generative AI is poisoning the well" – Take-Two's former head of AI shares his concerns on the current hype cycle

Take-Two’s former head of AI says the real risk isn’t just bad genAI output, but the hype cycle itself crowding out useful traditional AI work. Luke Dicken argues LLMs can …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Debating an AI evangelist

Freya Holmér is staging a live debate on generative AI, arguing it’s an anti-humanity technology, with AI evangelist Sherveen and streamer Destiny involved. For game devs, it’s less about the …

Video Freya Holmér · 3 months, 4 weeks ago
Politicians accuse Rockstar of obstructing legal process, eBay rebuffs GameStop, and video game hardware screams now - Patch Notes #52

Rockstar faces accusations from politicians regarding obstruction in a legal process, which could have significant implications for the company and its developers. This situation highlights the ongoing scrutiny of the …

News Game Developer · 4 months, 1 week ago
Update: Microsoft Israel's general manager set to leave amid alleged unethical use of Azure

The departure of Microsoft Israel's general manager raises serious ethical concerns regarding Azure's use. This situation could impact developers relying on Azure for game services, as it questions the integrity …

News Game Developer · 4 months, 2 weeks ago
How the rewards app Freecash scammed its way to the top of the app stores

The rewards app Freecash has been removed from Apple's App Store following allegations of deceptive practices. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges developers face in maintaining ethical standards in app …

News TechCrunch · 5 months, 1 week ago
IOI Partners disowns MindsEye, Krafton collabs with arms dealer, and more cuts at Ubisoft - Patch Notes #44

IOI Partners has severed ties with MindsEye, a move that could signal shifts in project management and studio collaborations. Meanwhile, Krafton's controversial partnership with an arms dealer raises ethical questions …

News Game Developer · 6 months, 1 week ago
The Big Debate: What role should AI have in video game narrative?

The debate on AI's role in game narratives is intensifying, with industry figures like Daniel Griliopoulos and Thomas Keane weighing in. They discuss the ethical implications and potential of AI …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 6 months, 1 week ago
Tiktok refuses to axe racist AI-generated ads for Finji games

TikTok's refusal to remove AI-generated ads deemed racist has raised serious concerns for developers, particularly those in marketing and business roles. This situation highlights the potential risks of automated content …

News Game Developer · 7 months ago
"Generative AI" is not what you think it is

The ongoing debate around generative AI in game development is intensifying, particularly regarding its ethical implications. Developers, especially artists, are facing backlash for using AI tools, raising questions about copyright …

Video Acerola · 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Protecting Craft in the Age of AI

As AI transforms the landscape of film and animation, the need for ethical governance is becoming crucial. Researcher Nikki Tomaino emphasizes the importance of maintaining transparency and human creativity in …

Blog SIGGRAPH · 10 months, 1 week ago