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Epic Games' Sweeney Sparks AI Disclosure Backlash in Gaming

11/27/2025

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Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games, criticized the requirement for developers to disclose generative AI usage.
He said AI will be integral to future game development and likened disclosures to irrelevant details like shampoo brands used by developers.
The remarks drew backlash in the gaming community, with some calling for transparency about AI use.
Krafton, known for PUBG, faced criticism for an AI-first shift, prompting some developers to distance themselves.

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Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games, criticized the requirement for developers to disclose generative AI usage.
He said AI will be integral to future game development and likened disclosures to irrelevant details like shampoo brands used by developers.
The remarks drew backlash in the gaming community, with some calling for transparency about AI use.
Krafton, known for PUBG, faced criticism for an AI-first shift, prompting some developers to distance themselves.