Take-Two lays off AI team - Eurogamer
Why it matters: Take-Two's layoffs impact its AI development capabilities for upcoming titles like GTA 6.
- Take-Two Interactive has laid off its AI team, including the department head, according to Eurogamer, Kotaku, and Wccftech.
- Kotaku characterized the reshuffling of Take-Two's AI team as "truly disappointing."
- Game Developer specifically reported the layoff of the head of AI and multiple team members, suggesting a targeted reduction rather than a full elimination of AI development.
Take-Two Interactive, publisher of GTA 6, has reportedly laid off its entire AI team, including the department head, a move described as "truly disappointing" by Kotaku. While Eurogamer and Wccftech confirm the layoffs, Game Developer specifically notes the departure of the head of AI and multiple team members, indicating a significant reshuffling rather than a complete disbandment of AI efforts.
