Posted 4/2/2024, 1:23:00 PM
World of Warcraft not using AI creatively yet, but automating some art tasks
- WoW franchise director says they are not using generative AI within the game currently
- They have used machine learning to help automate some repetitive artwork tasks like fitting armor to different character models
- This has saved artists time and allowed them to create more armor Variants
- The director acknowledges concerns about AI replacing artists and says they are still figuring out rights issues around use of the tech
- For now they are taking a cautious approach, though the director notes the landscape could change as AI capabilities advance