I'm very aware that I could wake up tomorrow and my job could be gone, says Jess Hyland. The video game artist says the industry she's spent almost 15 years working in is on shaky ground at the moment. Gaming remains profitable, but thousands of workers worldwide have lost their jobs, and successful studios have been shut down over the past two years.
Some bosses are talking up the potential of generative AI - the tech behind tools such as ChatGPT - as a potential saviour. Tech giant Nvidia has shown off impressive development tool prototypes, and gaming industry heavyweights such as Electronic Arts and Ubisoft are investing in the tech. It's claimed AI tools can save development time, free workers up to focus on creativity and provide a more personalized user experience.