{
  "id": 11464271,
  "title": "\"Quite often it's given me more to do\" – Why AI might be creating more work for games companies, rather than saving time",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/quite-often-its-given-me-more-to-do-why-ai-might-be-creating-more",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-02T14:29:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GamesIndustry",
    "slug": "gamesindustry",
    "url": "https://www.gamesindustry.biz/quite-often-its-given-me-more-to-do-why-ai-might-be-creating-more-work-for-games-companies-rather-than-saving-time"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At the GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit on October 1, discussions surrounding generative AI and its influence on the gaming industry took center stage. While some saw potential benefits in speeding up processes like coding and automating mundane tasks, the prevailing sentiment was that AI has yet to live up to its promised miracles. Concerns about privacy, employee anxiety, and the additional workload on HR professionals were also highlighted.\n\nOne senior leader emphasized the company's commitment to preventing AI-generated content from appearing in finished games, but acknowledged that AI could offer efficiency gains in routine tasks. However, pervasive employee anxiety about AI use and management's struggle to plan for its future were also noted. Many companies still lack clear AI policies, and the rapid pace of change is causing headaches for HR professionals tasked with crafting guidelines.\n\nA major fear is the risk of sensitive data leaking outside the company, even with enterprise-level AI models that prevent data use for training. Employees may still use AI models on personal accounts, putting confidential information at risk. The lack of clarity on acceptable AI usage only adds to the confusion.\n\nUltimately, the message at the summit was clear: companies cannot afford to ignore AI. Employees must be informed about the current state of AI technology and how it aligns with their organization's values and risks. As the industry enters the early stages of AI adoption, companies must navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by this rapidly evolving technology.",
  "summary": "The GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit took place on October 1, and one topic that came up again and again at sessions throughout the day was generative AI and the impact it's having on the workplace. Read more",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}