Larian Studios, known for Baldur’s Gate 3 and the upcoming Divinity game, plans to host an AMA in 2026 to clarify recent controversies surrounding comments on generative AI and workplace conditions, aiming to improve transparency and address industry concerns.
Larian plans to host an 'ask me anything' session in the new year to clarify their use of generative AI and address recent backlash, emphasizing their commitment to responsible evaluation of new technologies and their core value of agency in game development.
Larian CEO Swen Vincke addresses recent backlash over the studio's use of generative AI in game development, emphasizing their commitment to agency and talent, and announces an upcoming AMA to clarify their processes and plans for the new Divinity RPG, following its reveal at The Game Awards.
John Higgins, a seasoned AV expert with over 20 years of experience, has joined The Verge as a senior reviewer for TVs and audio. He is hosting a subscriber-only AMA to answer questions about AV products and coverage preferences, as well as discussing classical composers like Debussy and Rachmaninoff.
Android Authority is hosting a live AMA with their team to discuss the Pixel 10 series, including the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL, offering insights on performance, features, and initial impressions, with ongoing tests and coverage planned.
Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Shadows developer AMA revealed that the game continues the Assassin-Templar conflict, plans future story expansions, and maintains lore without retconning. Features like dynamic seasons may appear in future games, social stealth could return, but no new hair options or Discovery mode are planned. The modern-day storyline will be expanded later, and some features inspired by Mirage, like parkour, have influenced Shadows' updates.
The American Medical Association (AMA) has called for a Senate investigation into HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s decision to fire all CDC vaccine advisors, urging him to reverse the move and advocating for the preservation of the current vaccine advisory structure.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is advocating for a reform in Medicare's physician compensation, which currently overpays specialists and underpays primary care doctors. This imbalance, influenced by the American Medical Association's Relative Value Scale Update Committee, contributes to a healthcare system focused on treating illness rather than prevention. Kennedy's proposal, supported by wellness entrepreneurs Calley and Casey Means, aims to shift resources towards primary care, a move that could face opposition from the GOP Doctor's Caucus but find support from left-leaning groups. The reform could potentially improve healthcare outcomes by adjusting the fee schedule to better value primary care services.
The Google Home team held an AMA on Reddit, discussing the app's development and future plans, including additional controls for the web and the focus on local interactions through the Matter connectivity standard. While specifics about the roadmap were not shared, recent updates to the web app included camera history and a clip editor, with the promise of more features in the Public Preview testing space.
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman will host an AMA on Friday, June 9th to address the community's concerns over the company's planned API changes, which have led to the closure of two popular third-party clients and sparked a mass protest among more than 3,000 subreddits. The AMA will focus on accessibility and moderation tools, but third-party clients are likely to feature prominently in users' questions.