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Microsoft and Epic Games Suddenly Agree That AI Is Theft

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What happened

Microsoft and Epic Games have both filed DMCA takedown notices against AI-generated game ports while also publicly promoting their own use of AI in game development. The article notes examples of indie games and larger titles being targeted by these notices.

Why it matters

This reveals a perceived hypocrisy in the industry, showing that major publishers are condemning AI-generated content from others while leveraging AI themselves.

Is this a big deal?

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