Summary of the “The Alters” AI Controversy
This article details the controversy surrounding the use of AI in the growth of the game “The Alters” by 11 bit studios (creators of This War of Mine). Here’s a breakdown of the key points:
Player Backlash: Players discovered AI-generated text left in the game and were upset they weren’t informed about the use of AI in development.They believe players have a right to know if a product they purchase was created with AI assistance.
11 bit Studios’ Admission: The studio admitted to using generative AI in a “limited” capacity, but initially claimed it was only used for temporary, unfinished work (WIP).
AI used in Background decoration: The initial issue stemmed from AI-generated text appearing on background decoration screens, which was intended to be replaced before release but was accidentally left in due to internal oversight. **AI Used for
