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Unity CEO John Riccitiello is retiring from his role following the pricing debacle in which the company planned to charge developers for players installing their games. The announcement of his retirement comes as Unity's reputation suffers and the scheme faces opposition. James M. Whitehurst has been appointed interim CEO.
Unity CEO John Riccitiello has retired from the company following a pricing controversy that sparked outrage among game developers. The company faced backlash after announcing a new fee structure for its game engine, including a retroactive charge for developers. The move led to widespread condemnation and calls for Riccitiello's resignation. Unity has appointed James Whitehurst as interim CEO and will begin a search for a permanent replacement.
John Riccitiello has stepped down as CEO of Unity Technologies following a pricing controversy that caused backlash from developers. James M. Whitehurst has been appointed as interim CEO and president, while Roelof Botha has been appointed chairman. Unity reaffirmed its previous guidance for its fiscal third quarter financial results and will initiate a search for a permanent CEO. Riccitiello will continue to advise Unity during the transition.
Unity CEO John Riccitiello has revealed that "most" of the AI tools offered by the engine provider will be trained on internal art or licensed from third parties. The company plans to include work from its subsidiary Weta Digital and is focused on ensuring a respectable approach to AI. Riccitiello believes that AI will lead to games that look unlike anything seen before and expects companies that use AI to empower their staff rather than replace them to be more successful.