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Rockstar Games Owner Cuts AI Team
4 Apr
Summary
- Head of Take-Two's AI division and staff were laid off.
- The team was developing advanced technology for game development.
- CEO previously stated AI would increase employment.
Luke Dicken, the head of Take-Two's AI division, and several members of his team have reportedly been let go from the company, which owns Rockstar Games. Dicken confirmed his departure and that of his team in a social media post, stating they were focused on developing advanced technology to support game development.
The affected team possessed expertise in areas such as procedural content generation and machine learning. The company has not officially commented on the specific layoffs within its AI division. This development is occurring as Take-Two, like other major publishers, has been exploring generative AI to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs.
Previously, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick expressed optimism about AI's impact on employment, suggesting it would lead to job growth rather than reduction. The timing of these layoffs, particularly as the company approaches the highly anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto VI, has drawn attention, though it's too early to determine if this signifies a broader shift in the company's approach to AI.
