Elon Musk starts game studio to “make games great again” with AI

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Elon Musk aims at the gaming industry, vowing to “fix” it with an AI-powered game studio under xAI, sparking controversy and skepticism.

Key takeaways

• Musk criticizes the gaming industry as “woke” and dominated by corporations.
• Announces xAI’s plans to launch an AI game studio to “make games great again.”
• Critics point out contradictions in Musk’s statements and his lack of a clear vision.
• Industry experts doubt Musk’s ability to disrupt gaming with AI.

Musk’s take on the ‘Woke’ gaming industry

Musk recently replied to Dogecoin co-creator Billy Markus’s tweet criticizing the gaming industry’s ideological shift, claiming, 

“Gamers have always rejected dumb manipulative BS and can tell when someone is an outsider poser.”

He added, “Too many game studios are owned by massive corporations. xAI will start an AI game studio to make games great again!” 

Musk urged developers to “skip the woke lecture” and “just make good games.”

xAI’s AI game studio announcement

While Musk promises to revolutionize gaming, critics quickly pointed out the irony: xAI, a Musk-led mega-corporation with access to over 100,000 Nvidia GPUs, is itself the type of giant he claims to oppose.

Musk hasn’t clarified what an “AI game studio” means. Will the AI tool handle total production or just aspects like visuals and audio? Details remain vague, fueling skepticism.

This ambiguity, combined with his lack of gaming expertise, raises doubts about the feasibility of this venture.

Corporate history repeats itself?

Despite their resources, mega-corporations like Netflix and Google have failed to crack the gaming market. 

Experts suggest Musk’s plan could meet the same fate, with one critic labeling it “another impulsive idea that won’t go anywhere.”

Without a defined vision or experience, Musk risks launching a project that “no doubt will be a massive flop,” echoing past failed attempts by corporate giants.

Will Musk’s AI game studio revolutionize gaming or fizzle out like many corporate attempts? Time will tell!

Source: MSN