Embark Studios has announced that co-founder and CCO Rob Runesson has left the company following public allegations of sexual misconduct. While an external legal investigation did not substantiate the claims, the studio stated the situation had become unsustainable.
Recent high-profile studies regarding AI's impact on the workforce are being criticized for excluding widespread uses like explicit content generation and spam. Critics argue that ignoring these significant sectors creates a skewed perception of the technology's true economic influence.
Nvidia's unveiling of DLSS 5 has sparked significant criticism from gamers and developers who claim the AI technology ruins original art direction. Industry figures describe the visual enhancements as 'uncanny' and 'garbage,' prompting Nvidia to clarify that developers retain full control over the final aesthetic.
Bethesda is launching a major Starfield update on April 7, featuring a PS5 port and the new Terran Armada DLC. The update introduces free-form space exploration, enhanced inventory management, and new gameplay mechanics designed to address community feedback.
Bethesda's Todd Howard recently expressed regret over the early announcement of The Elder Scrolls 6, joking that fans should pretend the game doesn't exist. The comments came during a discussion about Starfield updates, where he elaborated on his philosophy regarding the timing of game reveals.
A court ruling has revealed that Krafton's CEO utilized ChatGPT to devise a strategy to fire Unknown Worlds' founder and avoid a $250 million bonus payment. The judge ordered the developer's reinstatement, exposing the AI-assisted corporate scheme.
An Israeli journalist faced a campaign of harassment and death threats from users of the prediction platform Polymarket who sought to manipulate the outcome of a wager. The gamblers demanded he alter a factual report regarding an Iranian missile strike to prevent losing their bets. The incident highlights the dangerous intersection of gambling technology, real-world events, and journalistic integrity.
Niantic Spatial has announced a partnership with Coco Robotics to train delivery robots using data gathered from Pokémon Go players. The collaboration utilizes billions of crowdsourced images to create a navigation system capable of pinpointing locations with centimeter-level accuracy.
Nintendo has released System Version 22.0.0 for the Nintendo Switch 2, headlined by a new 'Handheld Mode Boost' feature and significant expansions to GameChat functionality. The update also brings improved accessibility options, updated parental controls, and greater media control capabilities.
A coalition of over 70 consumer rights organizations has launched a transatlantic campaign to combat the deliberate degradation of digital platforms, known as 'enshittification.' Spearheaded by the Norwegian Consumer Council, the movement calls for stronger regulations and market competition to protect user experiences.
Nvidia has announced DLSS 5, an AI model designed to infuse games with photorealistic lighting and materials, set to launch this fall. While the company hails it as a major breakthrough, the technology is facing backlash from industry professionals who claim it overrides original art direction.
Angela Lipps spent nearly six months in jail after facial recognition software incorrectly identified her as a suspect in a North Dakota bank fraud case. Despite evidence proving she was over 1,000 miles away, she was arrested at gunpoint and suffered significant financial losses before being released.
A federal lawsuit reveals that the Department of Government Efficiency utilized ChatGPT to identify and cancel grants linked to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Among the canceled funding was a $349,000 grant for a museum HVAC system, which the AI flagged because improved preservation supports diverse audiences.
Citing aggressive advertising, restrictive censorship, and corporate mismanagement, the editorial team of the GTA Wiki has proposed a migration to an independent domain. The move, planned for March 2026, aims to preserve the integrity of the community ahead of the next major game release.
A team of Japanese researchers has successfully bioengineered functional hair follicles using a novel three-cell approach. The breakthrough offers potential pathways for treating hair loss in humans and advancing organ regeneration technology.
