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Embark Studios defends AI voice lines in Arc Raiders
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Embark Studios, the developer behind the shooter Arc Raiders, says it used generative AI for the game's voice lines because human actors would have struggled with the sheer volume of dialogue, claiming actors "would just go crazy" reading it all. The comments have reignited debate over studios using AI in place of voice performers, with players and industry watchers questioning whether cost and convenience are being disguised as necessity.
Why now: The studio's justification for using genAI instead of human voice actors has sparked fresh controversy over AI's role in game development.
Evidence
- Arc Raiders devs Embark insist that using genAI for voice lines was necessary, as "actors would just go crazy if they had to read all of that" · Rock Paper Shotgun
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