The Cost of AI
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A game developer argues that AI's true costs far outweigh its benefits, particularly in creative industries. AI companies built their technology by illegally harvesting data, then immediately targeted artists and creators. In gaming specifically, generative AI strips away meaningful craft while hardware costs soar and electricity prices rise for ordinary people — all while AI corporations profit. The ultimate goal, replacing human workers, contradicts gaming's core purpose: genuinely delighting players.
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