Baszucki: Human artistic taste will remain essential in top-tier game design
David Baszucki · Roblox CEO: We Want AI To Generate Full Games · Mar 12, 2025 · at 16:05
Roblox CEO David Baszucki and host Alex Kantrowitz discuss whether generative AI will eliminate the need for human taste and craftsmanship in video game creation.
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“I think the same will stay for that Assassin's Creed game you mentioned. Like, there will be a lot of taste and a lot of art, even with AI acceleration.”
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