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AI tools hit indie game developers hardest, developer argues

Original: I think a big reason there's a large gap in # gamedev reaction to # AI is because so far it mostly penalizes small/indie

A game developer writing online argues that the games industry's divided response to AI comes down to studio size: large studios are protected by copyrighted intellectual property and legal teams, while small and indie studios depend on original high concepts that are far easier for others to replicate quickly using AI tools. The observation has drawn agreement in game development circles, where concerns about AI-enabled copying of indie ideas are a growing talking point.

Why now: Debate over AI's impact on game development is intensifying, with attention on how it disadvantages smaller studios.

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• I think a big reason there's a large gap in # gamedev reaction to # AI is because so far it mostly penalizes small/indie studios. Big ones rely on copyrighted IP and an army of lawyers. Small ones rely on finding a high concept. You can vibe clone one much more easily than the… · MatRopert · 5

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