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Elton Jones

I grew up gaming — here’s why Sony’s AI gameplay plan worries me

Playstation 5 controller.

AI is moving fast. Within the last month we've seen Gemini 3 Flash released and even AI upgrades to Gmail after over 20 years! But advancements in gaming are much more of a hot-button topic, sparking “passionate” debates between supporters and skeptics across the internet.

That tension has only intensified since Sony PlayStation created a patent aimed at reducing friction in gameplay by using AI assistance. Once you understand what the technology proposes, it’s easy to see why it hasn’t gone over well with longtime gamers who’ve spent years — or decades — honing their skills. Here's everything to know.

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