Crazy Taxi: World Tour is already sparking controversy due to its use of generative AI

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Crazy Taxi: World Tour is already sparking controversy due to its use of generative AI

Crazy Taxi: World Tour was announced at this year's XBOX Games Showcase and marks the return of one of SEGA’s iconic franchises. This new installment is set to release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC in 2027.

While nostalgic gamers had plenty to celebrate, a minor controversy quickly spread online. Indeed, the game’s Steam page states that generative AI is being used in the development process.

*"At SEGA Corporation, we utilize generative AI as a support tool for developers, aiming to provide better content to our users and enable developers to focus more on creative tasks.

We have used such generative AI support tools during development of Crazy Taxi: World Tour. No AI was used in reference to the performers in the game."

It remains to be seen whether the use of AI will be noticeable once the game comes out.

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