Xbox employee says every game developer uses AI by 2026
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Microsoft business strategy employee Brandon Stirrup says every game development studio uses artificial intelligence. He also confirms that Xbox relies on these tools.
Brandon Stirrup, an employee in business strategy for Microsoft's gaming division, says every game development studio uses artificial intelligence. Stirrup states that no software house avoids these technologies as of 2026, and confirms that Xbox itself relies on them for game development.
Stirrup acknowledges that sharing this information could cost him his job. He states that simple prompts allow anyone to make custom and tailored games. To demonstrate the capability, Stirrup built a basic soccer game in a few hours over a weekend and shared the results on social media. Reports note that these statements should be taken with caution.
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