Sony AI-Generated Tutorials Patent Signals New Wave of Gaming Automation
Sony's new patent for AI-generated tutorials raises questions about the future of gaming. Explore how this relates to AI assets in Black Ops 7 and the 'enshittification' of tech.
Could your next walkthrough be written by an algorithm? According to Boing Boing, Sony has filed a patent for a system that creates AI-generated tutorials by analyzing a player's real-time performance. It's a move that promises convenience but fuels a growing debate over the 'enshittification' of digital entertainment.
Sony AI-Generated Tutorials Patent and the Enshittification Trend
The patent describes a technology where AI observes when a player is struggling and instantly generates a customized guide. While this sounds helpful, it coincides with a broader push toward automation in the industry. Major titles like Black Ops 7 and Clair Obscur are already utilizing AI-generated assets, opting for algorithmic efficiency over human artistry to manage skyrocketing development costs.
Learning from the Ghost of Xbox AI
Earlier in 2025, Xbox unveiled a similar AI assistance tool that was largely ignored by the community. Sony’s attempt seems more integrated into the system level, suggesting that the industry is determined to make AI a permanent middleman between the player and the game. Critics argue that this replaces organic discovery with sterile, pre-calculated solutions.
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