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Developers View Generative AI As Harmful
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A recent Game Developers Conference survey of 2,300 game industry professionals finds 52 percent say generative AI has a negative impact, rising from 18 percent in 2024 and 30 percent in 2025. The poll shows 36 percent use gen AI at work mainly for research and brainstorming, while layoffs and hiring concerns persist, with 17 percent laid off in the past year.
Key Points
- 1Report finds 52 percent of 2,300 developers say generative AI has negative impact
- 2Highlights rapid shift from 18 percent negative in 2024 to over 50 percent now
- 3Suggests studios should reassess AI policies, tooling, and training amid workforce uncertainty
Scoring Rationale
Strong GDC survey evidence shows major sentiment shift, but limited to gaming professionals and non-representative demographics.
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