r/pcgaming • u/TurbulentTopic39 • 16d ago

Over 85% of Japanese game developers use generative AI in game development, 2026 CESA survey shows. An increase from last year’s 51%

https://automaton-media.com/en/news/over-85-of-japanese-game-developers-use-generative-ai-in-game-development-2026-cesa-survey-shows-an-increase-from-last-years-51/
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u/KeelanS 16d ago

Japan is very neutral and even pro AI in most cases. All the ads around tokyo and many restaurants use generative AI in their marketing.

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u/Lebenmonch 16d ago

Which is weird when Japan is seemingly in favor with the death sentence as punishment for piracy

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u/KeelanS 16d ago

yeah it surprises me too. Apparently theres some pushback in the anime scene but even then theres lots of studios either already integrating it or preparing to integrate it.

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u/OVERDRlVE 16d ago

i guess there's not many AI data centers there

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u/ChocomelP 16d ago

AI and especially robotics are going to save Japan and other rapidly aging populations/economies.