AI Can Give You an NPC That Remembers. It Could Also Get Your Favorite Artist Fired

AI's presence in the gaming industry has evolved from a mere novelty to an indispensable force. With every algorithmic breakthrough, new possibilities and challenges arise for gamers and developers alike. In March 2023, a Reddit user shared a story of how AI was being used where she worked. "I lost everything that made me love my job through Midjourney overnight," the author wrote. The post got a lot of attention, and its author agreed to talk to WIRED on condition of anonymity, out of fear of being identified by her employer.