With the rapid development of AI, the technology is quickly spreading throughout the entertainment industry. Now, some gamers are upset that Cyan Worlds, developer of classic video games Myst and Riven, has used his AI tools to develop a new game Firmament.
Use of AI-based tools, according to video game publication Kotaku, first discovered by blogger Gregory Avery Weir. After playing the game and watching the credits, he realized that the character’s voice acting was not recognized until the expected category appeared during his roll of the credits.
Cyan Worlds lists all AI-generated or augmented features in-game, such as diaries, logs, stories, songs, poems, voice actors, and even in-game wallpapers, under the banner “AI-assisted content” Did.
“Very disappointed to learn that AI was used to create Firmament,” comments on Firmament Kickstarter page. “If this is plagiarism [homogeneity] If this is what we can expect going forward instead of the lovingly crafted world, world building and performance of Cyan games of the past, this company has really lost my interest. ”
“I wanted to love this game, but I don’t think I could,” wrote another Kickstarter backer. “And finding out how much ‘AI Assisted Content’ was involved in the final product (especially knowing it only after the credits revealed the facts) honestly feels like a betrayal of my vows. .”
cyan world said Kotaku It used Firmament’s AI tools to enhance in-game content, but added that human involvement remained. The studio said its AI technology helped coordinate the final production, including the narration, with the performers’ approval. For example, Cyan said human-recorded voice acting will eventually be augmented by AI.
A lack of visibility for voice actors is one of the concerns that led members of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA), which includes voice actors, to approve a strike on Monday. One concern expressed by the union is the potential for AI to be used to recreate the voices of union members using outdated content.
Duncan Crabtree Ireland, SAG-AFTRA National Secretary General and Chief Negotiator, said the Guild “will seek informed consent when using any AI or digital technology to reproduce the image or likeness of someone. and fair compensation,” he said. Decryption and interview— Before the union agreed media outage.
Game developers, like others in the technology space, aim to capitalize on rapid advances in artificial intelligence.Overwatch and Diablo developers blizzard entertainment For example, it’s reportedly using the technology to help design non-player characters.
Blizzard President Mike Ybarra said AI would not replace human artists, but rather add to the creative process.
“Our approach at Blizzard is to use machine learning and AI in additive and empathetic ways, freeing our talented teams to spend more time on top-quality creative thinking and tasks.” said Ibarra. twitter.
