While Tarn Adams, the creator of Dwarf Fortress, enjoys considerable success, he has been vocal about his discontent regarding the ongoing rise of AI in the gaming industry. During a conversation with Lincoln Carpenter from PC Gamer, Adams remarked:

“I’m just depressed for everyone that’s out of work… The whole funding situation for everyone I’m talking to—it’s just very hard to get things going out there.”

Adams critiques the pervasive influence of artificial intelligence in the sector, stating:

“Don’t like AI everywhere. It’s kind of depressing… it’s the immense attention being paid by people that just want to get something for nothing, basically, it’s kind of annoying.”

He draws concern over the implications for job security within the industry:

“Press a button and it writes a really sh*tty, wrong essay about something—and they still take your job.”

Adams underscores the nuanced nature of generative AI, highlighting that, despite procedural generation being a significant feature in Dwarf Fortress, generative technologies often produce inconsistent results. He acknowledges that the gaming landscape must evolve yet laments the resultant challenges for creatives.