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Mike Verdu of Netflix Games leads new generative AI initiative
The former VP in charge of Netflix Games has taken on a new rule to use generative AI technologies in game development for the publisher.
Gamers roast Netflix's generative AI plans after it lays off human developers
Netflix appears to have just confirmed everyone's worst fears about generative AI in the creative sector. Two weeks after closing its AAA gaming studio Team Blue and laying off human developers, it's emerged that it's creating an AI game development studio in their place.
Netflix touts new AI game development just days after laying off gaming employees
A Netflix gaming executive offers up a word salad about how amazing AI is days after Netflix shuttered a gaming studio.
Netflix Focuses on AI-Generated Gaming After Shutting Down Internal Studio
Many view this technology with fear, but I am a game-maker at heart, and I see its potential to unlock all of us,' says Mike Verdu, who was recently named Netflix's VP of GenAI for Games.
Netflix Executive Promotes AI Game Development Shortly After Huge Layoffs
Netflix exec touts generative AI as a focal point for gaming's future, despite laying off human game developers just weeks ago.
Netflix's Mike Verdu reveals new role as VP of GenAI for Games
Mike Verdu has finally revealed his mysterious new role at Netflix: vice president of GenAI for Games. Details of what this position actually involves are sparse, but in a LinkedIn post Verdu said he is "working on driving a 'once in a generation' inflection point for game development and player experiences" – with generative AI at the heart of it.
Netflix's Generative AI Gaming Initiative to Be Led by Mike Verdu
Netflix is planning to leverage generative AI to help develop its games, with the initiative set to be led by Mike Verdu. "This transformational technology will accelerate the velocity of development and unlock truly novel game experiences that will surprise,
Netflix Prepares for a Once-in-a-Decade Gaming Shift With AI Assistance
Game division leader Mike Verdu's role has shifted to focus on using generative AI in game development. The new ...
Netflix gaming exec reveals a new AI role after the shutdown of a buzzy games studio and layoffs
Mike Verdu, Netflix's former games chief, is now leading AI-driven game development for the streaming giant.
Days after shutting its AAA game studio filled with former God of War and Overwatch talent, Netflix announces a "new initiative" powered by AI
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Netflix's Recent AAA Studio Closure Part of Planned AI Pivot
Netflix will instead pivot to the pursuit of generative AI in development. The LinkedIn post of newly minted VP of GenAI for ...
Netflix announces AI division for games with slop image of roads that lead nowhere
Netflix does video games now. They’re plastered all over the app, playable on most of your devices, and the library is pretty impressive. Proper games like Hade ...