Crimson Desert dev Pearl Abyss has released a groveling apology after generative AI assets were discovered in the enormous PS5 open world game. In a statement posted to X (or Twitter) moments ago, it explained that it used the technology to help “explore tone and atmosphere” but always intended to replace them with art created…
Zeek Earl, Executive Creative Director at Packrat, on the set of the stop-motion shoot for AWS Kiro last year. (GeekWire Photo / Todd Bishop) On a rainy afternoon last November at Seattle Center, I walked into a darkened studio and found a film crew huddled around a miniature set, manipulating action figures representing software developers,…
Do you remember the days when we didn’t need to talk about generative AI? Whatever side of the pro or anti fence you sit on, or even indeed if your buttocks are firmly planted on those white picket panels, you may be tired of hearing about which games do or don’t feature AI-created artworks. Even…
Art and music classrooms are built on something AI will never fully replicate: the deeply personal act of creating something from nothing. A student mixing paint on a palette, a teenager finding their voice in a choir rehearsal, a kid picking up a guitar for the first time and playing three chords that actually sound…
Companies themselves are increasingly offering internal training as they roll out generative AI. Citi, for example, has made AI prompt training mandatory for roughly 175,000–180,000 employees who can access its AI tools, framing it as a way to boost AI proficiency across the workforce. Deloitte’s AI Academy similarly aims to train more than 120,000 professionals…
AI in Art and Creativity Market Size The global AI in Art and Creativity market was valued at USD 16.23 billion in 2025 and is expected to expand rapidly over the forecast period. The market is projected to reach approximately USD 161.11 billion by 2034, growing at a strong CAGR of 25.8% from 2025 to…
The studio has confirmed that Divinity’s art and writing will remain fully human-made, while AI is only tested in limited development tasks. Larian Studios addressed fan concerns over its use of AI in development during a Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) held on 9 January (SGT). The session featured studio head Swen Vincke, writing director…
Divinity and Baldur’s Gate 3 developer Larian has said that it won’t use generative AI to create concept art or in the process of writing Divinity, but the developer is still interested in using the technology in other areas. Following Larian‘s reveal of a new Divinity game at The Game Awards, CEO Swen Vincke confirmed…
Ukraine has long been recognized as one of the strongest game art outsourcing hubs in the world. In 2026, Ukrainian studios continue to support global developers with high-quality visuals, strong technical expertise, and mature outsourcing workflows. From indie projects to AAA productions, Ukrainian game art teams work across PC, console, and mobile platforms. In this…
