Game Developers Revolt Against Microsoft's New AI Gaming Tool

Microsoft's newly announced Muse AI model for game development has triggered immediate backlash from industry professionals. 'Fuck this shit,' responded David Goldfarb, founder of The Outsiders, arguing that such AI tools primarily serve to 'reduce capital expenditure' while devaluing developers' collective artistic contributions.

Multiple developers told Wired that the tool is aimed at shareholders rather than actual developers. 'Nobody will want this. They don't CARE that nobody will want this,' one AAA developer said, noting that internal criticism remains muted due to job security concerns amid industry-wide layoffs.

The resistance comes as developers increasingly view AI initiatives as threats to job security rather than helpful tools. One anonymous developer called it 'gross' that they needed to remain unnamed while criticizing Muse, as their studio still depends on potential Game Pass deals with Microsoft. Even in prototyping, where Microsoft sees AI potential, Creative Assembly's Marc Burrage warns that automated shortcuts could undermine crucial learning experiences in game development.

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