Epic Games announces AI game jam, faces criticism, then changes rules

On October 22, Epic Games announced the AI MegaJam, a competition focused on game creation using AI. However, the announcement stirred some discontent among developers. The same day, the company altered the rules. Initially, the event’s FAQ stated that the use of AI was mandatory. Following discussions on social media, Epic Games admitted this was a mistake and allowed participants to use neural networks to any extent or not at all. The criticism unfolded on Platform X and other social networks. Users accused Epic of attempting to present generative AI as a necessary condition for quick game development.