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Grand Theft Auto 6 publisher Take-Two have seemingly laid off their head of AI and several of the department's staffers - Rock Paper Shotgun

Take-Two just laid off their entire AI team, including the department head. Gaming giants are quietly cutting AI investments.

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Why it matters

Major gaming publisher's AI team elimination signals potential shift in how entertainment companies are prioritizing AI investments, offering insights into which industries are scaling back versus doubling down on AI initiatives.

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4 to know
  1. Take-Two laid off head of AI department

  2. Multiple AI team members terminated

  3. Entire AI division reportedly eliminated

  4. Gaming industry AI investment shift

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