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Square Enix Targets 70% QA Automation by 2027 Amid Criticism

11/7/2025

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Square Enix aims to automate 70% of its quality assurance (QA) and debugging tasks by 2027, partnering with the University of Tokyo to apply generative AI for efficiency.
Critics, including the publishing director for Baldur's Gate 3, say QA requires nuanced judgment that AI cannot replicate.
As automation raises concerns about job losses and career pathways, the debate focuses on balancing efficiency with the human element.

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Square Enix aims to automate 70% of its quality assurance (QA) and debugging tasks by 2027, partnering with the University of Tokyo to apply generative AI for efficiency.
Critics, including the publishing director for Baldur's Gate 3, say QA requires nuanced judgment that AI cannot replicate.
As automation raises concerns about job losses and career pathways, the debate focuses on balancing efficiency with the human element.