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The Indie Game Awards retracted the Game of the Year and Debut Game awards from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 after it was revealed that the game used generative AI during development, contrary to the awards' policies. The awards were instead given to Sorry We're Closed and Blue Prince, respectively, with the retraction highlighting ongoing concerns about AI use in game development.
The Indie Game Awards disqualified Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 for using generative AI in its development, violating their strict rules against AI use, despite the developer's claims that AI assets were replaced before release. The game still received other awards at different ceremonies, highlighting ongoing debates about AI's role in game development.
The Alters developer 11 Bit Studios faced criticism after players found undisclosed AI-generated content in the game, including AI prompts in subtitles and localization. The studio explained that AI was used temporarily during late-stage development for quick translations due to time constraints, and they plan to replace these with human translations in a future update. Despite their admission, the game still lacks the required AI disclosure on its Steam page.
SAG-AFTRA and Hollywood studios are considering extending negotiations beyond the June 30 deadline to avoid a potential strike. The guild is seeking a deal that restricts the use of AI and secures higher streaming residuals for its members. Over 1,000 actors, including Charlize Theron and Pedro Pascal, have signed a letter in support of potential strike action. The impact of both the ongoing WGA writers' strike and a potential SAG-AFTRA strike would be significant for the industry, with studios already being cautious about their upcoming plans.