Can I use AI?

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The world has changed greatly since I first created this challenge. I know we’re all tired of hearing about AI by now, but I think this is an important topic to discuss, especially for beginners.

Question 1: The Ethics

This challenge isn’t the place for me to give political opinions, it’s a place for us to learn together. However, there are a few important issues you should be aware of:

Many places (including Steam) require AI content disclosure. note not all AI use counts as AI content. TODO: expand
Court cases are ongoing, but certain AI models might eventually be considered infringing on copyright. It is possible that you could be liable if your commercial release contains these outputs.
Historically, the legal system sides with the billion dollar companies, and public opinion follows the courts. There is a good chance that AI will be more accepted by the mainstream by the time you are shipping games.

Question 2: Practicality

Do I need to learn AI? No. You can learn later, and it will build on your existing skills.

Can I use AI? Yes, but treat it like a tutorial. It can generate a simple game like Pong without your input, but it cannot create a complex game. You need to remain in control at each step. We can walk through some practical steps to using AI as a learning tool and assistant rather than a unhealthy crutch.