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Since the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, the debate over Activision’s use of artificial intelligence has become one of the most prominent topics of discussion in society, especially after accusations of using artificial intelligence to design ID cards and some in-game art materials, and although Activision was quick to respond to these accusations, the size of the debate has multiplied to the point that the issue has now reached the corridors of the US Congress.
US House of Representatives member Ro Khanna made a remarkable statement in which he called for laws to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in large companies and warned against replacing human artists and creators in order to increase profits, and he said in his statements:
“We need regulations that prevent companies from using AI to eliminate jobs in order to make bigger profits. Artists should have a say in how AI is deployed and receive a share of the profits, and mass exclusions should be taxed.
Khanna’s remarks came in response to a post in the X platform addressing the controversy over ID cards in Black Ops 7. After his first statement went viral, the politician reposted CharlieIntel’s coverage of the issue and then issued a new statement in which he said:
“Replacing artists with AI is no different than replacing truck drivers. AI cannot be a way to enrich only billionaires. It has to be for all of us.
This argument highlights a reality seen across the entire gaming industry. From sound design, as seen with Nexon’s ARC Raiders, to world-building and graphics, as seen with Horizon Steel Frontiers, whose developers admitted to using AI extensively, AI has become an integral part of modern development.
While AI speeds up production and reduces costs, the biggest fear is that it will marginalize the artists and developers who form the creative heart of the industry, and with government officials entering the debate, it seems that the future of AI in gaming may see regulatory changes in the coming years.
Will AI succeed in boosting the gaming industry without sacrificing creative talent, or is the crisis just beginning?
