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Pearl Abyss announced in its latest earnings letter that artificial‑intelligence tools are now embedded across the entire development pipeline for its upcoming titles, including the open‑world RPG Crimson Desert and the creature‑collecting game DokeV. The studio says AI is being used to automate repetitive tasks, assist content creation, and optimise testing, with the goal of boosting productivity and overall quality. Pearl Abyss stressed that AI will not replace human developers but serve as a productivity aid to deliver [...]

Apple announced that tvOS 27.2.1 will soon add Siri AI support to older Apple TV 4K models, specifically the second generation and later. The update, released alongside iOS, macOS, and watchOS 27.2.1, requires a paired Siri‑AI‑enabled device such as a recent iPhone. Apple has not yet set a precise launch date, but the update could arrive today or early next week. The move extends the new AI assistant to existing hardware, aligning with the launch of the new [...]

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney intensified his criticism of Valve’s new Steam policy that forces developers to label AI‑generated content. In a GamesBeat interview, Sweeney called the disclosure “abhorrent” and “politically motivated,” arguing it unfairly penalizes studios that use AI to improve productivity. He warned that large‑scale developers who ignore AI risk becoming “uneconomical” and non‑viable, predicting efficiency gains of up to tenfold. Sweeney also opposed any U.S. legislation restricting AI in game development, saying it would cede [...]

Jensen Huang’s resignation as Nvidia CEO creates a void in the AI startup ecosystem, where the company has invested tens of billions annually and led 105 funding rounds this year. His departure removes a key champion who personally drove many deals, especially in neoclouds, inference providers, and open‑weight models. Investors fear a sharp decline in early‑stage capital, potentially altering valuations, deal flow, and competitive dynamics. Nvidia’s interim CEO, Colette Kress, is expected to adopt a more conservative [...]

Cerebras Systems is preparing its wafer‑scale CS‑5 AI accelerator for a 2027 launch after securing cloud contracts with Amazon Web Services, Oracle Cloud and Microsoft Azure, adding to an existing $10 billion inference deal with OpenAI. The OpenAI agreement, valued at $20‑30 billion through 2032, requires Cerebras to deliver up to 1.25 GW of capacity, prompting the company to expand manufacturing and cloud services. Q3 2026 hardware revenue fell 28.8 % to $68.9 million and gross margins slipped to 11 % due to aggressive [...]

Sony has broadened its Quick Spectral Super Resolution (QSSR) feature to several PlayStation 5 titles, including Marvel’s Spider‑Man 2, Control Resonant, ARC Raiders, The Finals, Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, and No Man’s Sky. QSSR, an AI‑guided upscaling technology developed under Project Amethyst with AMD, enhances image sharpness, edge clarity, and stability beyond traditional methods. The update is available immediately for Spider‑Man 2, with other games slated for release later in the year. Sony has posted before‑and‑after videos on its site to demonstrate [...]

Apple’s upcoming iOS 27.3 introduces three daily‑use features, notably an expanded Siri AI with new app actions across Calendar, Mail, Maps, and more, enhancing voice‑driven tasks. The Health app receives a redesign and AI‑driven insights, offering personalized recommendations and educational content. For Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 users, Siri Recap records conversations and generates concise summaries stored for seven days, providing a temporary memory aid. These updates aim to deepen AI integration and user convenience. [...]

Crimson Desert and its partner Pearl Abyss announced that generative AI will be integrated throughout their entire development pipeline, citing faster concept validation and resource allocation. The studio clarified that AI supports design testing and repetitive tasks, while core gameplay and content remain human‑crafted. Pearl Abyss highlighted the use of AI in content creation support and test optimization, and noted that the creature‑collector title DokeV is now slated for a second‑half 2028 release, after earlier delays. The [...]