The Finals under criticism for using AI in its new game
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The gaming community finds itself once again entangled in a fervent debate, this time not concerning Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) but rather the outcry against the use of AI-generated voices in the forthcoming first-person shooter, The Finals, by several voice actors within the gaming industry. The cause for this outcry arose following statements made by Andreas Almström, the audio director at Embark Studios, the entity behind The Finals, during an episode of the Meet the Makers podcast. The Finals audio director backs its use of AI Andreas Almström openly revealed that a significant portion of the voices in the The Finals game were generated through AI text-to-speech technology, which included the contestant voices, barks, and commentators. Almström elucidated the reasoning behind this strategic move, emphasizing the remarkable capabilities of text-to-speech AI. He underlined its ability to maintain quality while facilitating rapid adaptability to novel ideas, enabling the content to remain fresh and highly responsive. The integration of generative AI has left a profound impact on various industries, gaming included. Blizzard Entertainment previously announced its exploration of AI in game development to streamline processes and redirect attention towards more crucial aspects. However, the deployment of AI in the gaming realm has sparked controversies. In June, Steam, a leading gaming platform that also hosts The Finals, rejected a developer’s game due to concerns over the usage of AI-generated content, citing potential resemblance to copyrighted material. Similarly, Myst developer Cyan Worlds faced criticism in the same month when users noticed the utilization of AI in their new release, Firmament. Gaming blogger Gregory Avery-Weir brought attention to the absence of character voice acting recognition in the game’s credits, expressing dissatisfaction with the reliance on AI-generated content and raising concerns about potential plagiarism. The revelations made by Almström triggered swift backlash from several voice actors, who…
Filed under: News - @ October 31, 2023 8:18 pm