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We're finally talking about AI, ft. David 'Rez' Graham and Luke Dicken
In the latest episode of The Game Developer podcast, industry veterans David 'Rez' Graham and Luke Dicken share their perspectives on the role of artificial intelligence in game development. With the recent rise in popularity of AI technologies, they discuss both the opportunities and challenges that AI presents to developers. The conversation also touches on the need for cautious evaluation of AI's potential contributions without getting caught in the overhype surrounding emerging technologies.
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Published 21 Aug 2026, 16:30 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- David Graham and Luke Dicken share their experiences with AI in game development.
- The podcast emphasizes the importance of meaningful AI applications.
- Discussion around the recent AI boom and its implications.
- Focus on avoiding hype and understanding AI's true value.
- The episode is part of the bi-weekly Game Developer podcast series.
Interesting facts
- David Graham previously worked at Maxis, known for games like 'SimCity'.
- Luke Dicken held a leadership role at Take-Two Interactive, a major player in gaming.
- The podcast aims to educate developers about AI strategies and lessons learned.