AI can now create video games as Google teaches it to make Doom clones

A significant step forward has been made in video game development, as Google replicates Doom using artificial intelligence.

Artificial intelligence is becoming more and more widespread in society, and the video games industry is no different, with many voice actors worried for their careers after their union agreed a partnership with an AI voice technology company.

This was exacerbated by a recent report that suggested developers are using generative AI to make games, with artists and graphic designers being most affected (i.e. their losing their jobs) by the growing trend.

Now, Google has taken things to the next level, as it has managed to get an AI to make a version of the classic shooter Doom, even if it only runs at 20fps.

A Google research team has managed to create a neural network – a method that teaches computers to process data in a way that is inspired by the human brain …