Fortnite-maker Epic Games makes 'huge pivot' with AI, CEO says

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    "title": "Fortnite-maker Epic Games makes 'huge pivot' with AI, CEO says - The Economic Times",
    "excerpt": "Synopsis Fortnite-maker Epic Games is making a \"huge pivot\" towards using artificial intelligence (AI) to boost video game development, CEO Tim Sweeney said on Monday. It also lands about six months after Epic said it would lay off more than 1,000 employees, though the company attributed the decision to broader issues like slower growth, rather than AI. Ramping up its use of AI internally now will increase Epic's ability \"to survive the AI revolution, help other developers do the same, and come out on the other end making better code and content faster,\" Sweeney wrote on Monday. Listen to this article in summarized format Listen Agencies Fortnite-maker Epic Games is making a \"huge pivot\" towards using artificial intelligence (AI) to boost video game development, CEO Tim Sweeney said on Monday. The American gaming giant is \"moving developers around to retool for maximum AI acceleration,\" Sweeney wrote on X. \"The aim isn't to do the same stuff with fewer people, but to enable everyone here to build MORE and BETTER stuff, and to bring the benefits to all teams using Unreal,\" he continued, referring to the company's Unreal Engine which provides game development software to third-party users. The announcement comes amid a heated debate about AI's role in art and creative sectors. It also lands about six months after Epic said it would lay off more than 1,000 employees, though the...",
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