Gamers roast Netflix's generative AI plans after it lays off human developers
Netflix appears to have just confirmed everyone's worst fears about generative AI in the creative sector. Two weeks after closing its AAA gaming studio Team Blue and laying off human developers, it's emerged that it's creating an AI game development studio in their place.
Netflix touts new AI game development just days after laying off gaming employees
A Netflix gaming executive offers up a word salad about how amazing AI is days after Netflix shuttered a gaming studio.
Mike Verdu of Netflix Games leads new generative AI initiative
The former VP in charge of Netflix Games has taken on a new rule to use generative AI technologies in game development for the publisher.
Netflix Goes All In on Generative AI for Gaming, Appoints Dedicated VP
Netflix has appointed a VP of generative AI, indicating that it wants to go all in on this controversial technology when it comes to gaming.
Netflix’s Mike Verdu announces new role as VP of GenAI for Games
Netflix (NFLX) games executive Mike Verdu has been appointed as the VP of GenAI for games at the company. He said in part on LinkedIn:
Netflix's Generative AI Gaming Initiative to Be Led by Mike Verdu
Netflix is planning to leverage generative AI to help develop its games, with the initiative set to be led by Mike Verdu. "This transformational technology will accelerate the velocity of development and unlock truly novel game experiences that will surprise,
Netflix Prepares for a Once-in-a-Decade Gaming Shift With AI Assistance
Game division leader Mike Verdu's role has shifted to focus on using generative AI in game development. The new strategy ...
Netflix gaming exec reveals a new AI role after the shutdown of a buzzy games studio and layoffs
Mike Verdu, Netflix's former games chief, is now leading AI-driven game development for the streaming giant.
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Netflix's Mike Verdu reveals new role as VP of GenAI for Games
Mike Verdu has finally revealed his mysterious new role at Netflix: vice president of GenAI for Games. Details of what this ...
Days after shutting its AAA game studio filled with former God of War and Overwatch talent, Netflix announces a "new initiative" powered by AI
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Netflix's Recent AAA Studio Closure Part of Planned AI Pivot
Netflix will instead pivot to the pursuit of generative AI in development. The LinkedIn post of newly minted VP of GenAI for ...
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Netflix Announces New Video Game Initiative Utilizing AI After Shutting Down Its AAA Game Studio
Netflix is planning "truly novel game experiences" powered by generative AI. The news comes from a LinkedIn post from Mike Verdu, the founder and previous vice president of Netflix Games and now ...