AI & Game Development: The Current State of the Art | BITKRAFT Summit 2024

Описание: BITKRAFT Summit 2024
Speakers:
Kiran Bhat (Sr Tech Director & 3D AI Lead, Roblox)
Wes Kerr (Head of AI, Riot Games)
Jorge del Val (Co-founder and CEO, Latent)
Moderator: Brendan Mulligan (CEO, Liminal)

At our BITKRAFT Summit last year, leaders from Riot Games, Roblox, and Latent Technology shared how they’re approaching AI in games—what’s working, what’s hard, and where the potential might lie. Brendan Mulligan, CEO of Liminal Experiences, Inc, moderated a candid discussion that points the way forward for the most exciting opportunities in gaming.

A few takeaways stood out:

✅ Riot Games is focused on retention, not novelty. Wesley Kerr emphasized that AI should support gameplay first—guiding players, not overwhelming them. Their strategy is about smart, gradual integration over flashy disruption.

✅ Roblox is balancing massive scale with long-term bets. Kiran Bhat explained how they’re using AI to manage safety and creator support at scale—while also building toward a foundational model for 3D content.

✅ Latent Technology is leaning into paradigm shifts. Jorge del Val is exploring generative physics-driven animation—aiming to make animation emergent, not just faster.

And all three agreed on one key point: the hard part isn’t the model. It’s the product.

“Startups pitch tech. We want to hear the player fantasy.”

Where do you see AI actually moving the needle in game development?