Game Developers' Anti-AI Views Triple in GDC 2026 Survey

Game Developers' Anti-AI Sentiment Hits Record High in GDC 2026 Survey

52% of game professionals now view AI negatively, up from 18% two years ago. GDC survey shows record hostility amid mass layoffs.

More than half of game industry professionals now believe generative AI is harming their industry, according to the 2026 State of the Game Industry report released ahead of the GDC Festival of Gaming. The survey of more than 2,300 professionals found that 52% view generative AI negatively, nearly triple the 18% recorded two years ago. Only 7% of respondents called it a positive force, down from 13% in last year's report.

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