John Carmack defends AI amid backlash over Microsoft’s generative Quake II demo
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Summary
Following the release of a tech demo showing Microsoft’s Generative AI platform creating a form of ‘AI-generated Quake II,’ id Software’s John Carmack defended the demonstration, describing it as ‘impressive research work.’
The demo, dubbed WHAMM, generates the 1990s shooter game in real time using AI, rather than using a traditional game engine.
Following the release, one user criticized the demo, expressing concern over job losses in an industry already facing cutbacks, to which, Carmack addressed these concerns stating AI is merely a continuation of the trend of technologies being created to improve productivity in the workplace.
Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games, agreed with this outlook, arguing that “AI will ultimately be a powerful tool in the toolbox of every programmer, artist, and designer.
