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Krafton Embraces AI, Offers Voluntary Resignations Amid Cuts

11/16/2025

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Krafton, the South Korean games publisher, announced an "AI first" model that could reduce staff.
The company offers voluntary resignations and will support employees through the transition.
CFO Bae Dong-geun emphasized the need to boost productivity across the organization.
Hiring will halt except for roles tied to intellectual property (IP) and AI development, and it will invest heavily in AI over staff despite record profits, raising concerns about job security.

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Krafton, the South Korean games publisher, announced an "AI first" model that could reduce staff.
The company offers voluntary resignations and will support employees through the transition.
CFO Bae Dong-geun emphasized the need to boost productivity across the organization.
Hiring will halt except for roles tied to intellectual property (IP) and AI development, and it will invest heavily in AI over staff despite record profits, raising concerns about job security.