Epic Games Tells Employees to Use AI to Get Disney Game Done

Epic Games Tells Employees to Use AI to Get Disney Game Done

After laying off 1,000 employees, Epic Games has delayed its Disney game featuring Marvel and Star Wars characters. The company now calls it an 'AI first' project, with no more hand-written code, and employees were reportedly stunned by the news. A spokesperson confirmed the shift to AI-accelerated development.

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