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# What AI Can, Can’t, and Shouldn’t do for Games


- **Date:** Thursday, Jul 18, 2024
- **Time:** 15:30–16:00 (30 min)
- **Room:** Main Stage (5,000)
- **Event:** World Congress 2024

## Recording

[Watch recording](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/997-what-ai-can-can-t-and-shouldn-t-do-for-games)

## Description

John Romero explores the evolving role of artificial intelligence in game development. He highlights AI's potential for enhancing gameplay, such as creating dynamic and responsive environments when its custom crafted by the team. However, he cautions against over-reliance on AI for creative decisions, emphasizing that human creativity and intuition remain irreplaceable. Romero also discusses ethical considerations, urging developers to use AI responsibly to avoid negative impacts on player experience and industry practices​.

## Speaker

### [Romero](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@romero)

Game Designer


## Related talks at this congress

- [How AI is shaping our games](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2024/sessions/344-how-ai-is-shaping) — Johanna Pirker
- [AI is dead, long live AK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2024/sessions/226-ai-is-dead-long-live) — Zachary Powell
- [You are not an AI developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2024/sessions/258-you-are-not-an-ai) — Zan Markan
- [The AI Security Survival Guide: Practical Advice for Stressed-Out Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2024/sessions/300-the-ai-security) — Mackenzie