A Controversial Admission

Background: The game The Alters by 11 Bit Studios has recently come under fire for using artificial intelligence to generate translations and background text, without clearly disclosing this information on its Steam page.

Recent Developments: Players discovered that AI tools were utilized for some translations and text creation, prompting a statement from 11 Bit Studios acknowledging that they handled this poorly. Although they expressed regret, there has been no update to the game’s documentation regarding AI use.

“Did The Alters (captain) use a little bit of AI?” from r/TheAlters Translation: Did The Alters use some AI?

Community Response: Notably, Lucile Danilov, a localization expert, criticized this approach, arguing it undermines trust with the audience. Additionally, Handong Ryu stated that similar issues occurred in the Korean version, suggesting a lack of proper oversight in translations.

Conclusion: This incident raises essential questions for the gaming community regarding AI utilization and transparency. As AI-generated content becomes more prevalent, developers may need to rethink their policies on disclosure and audience engagement.