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Neil Newbon, the voice actor for Astarion in Baldur’s Gate 3, has once again spoken out against the rising use of artificial intelligence (AI) in video games. At the BAFTA Games Awards, Newbon voiced his concern that the increasing reliance on AI is a threat to the future of human actors in the gaming industry. He stressed that games are not just about gameplay—they are also about storytelling, and for that, real human creativity is indispensable.
Image: x.comNewbon made it clear that, despite the technological advances in AI, he does not believe that AI-generated characters can ever replace the depth and emotional complexity brought by live actors. He pointed out that a game’s narrative is one of the most important aspects, and without real actors, that narrative would lose its emotional impact.
During the ceremony, Newbon shared that many of his peers in the gaming industry share his concerns, and that there is a general consensus that AI should not replace human actors in creating memorable, engaging characters. He remarked that while AI might be useful in some aspects of development, it should never replace the need for actual actors to bring characters to life.
In closing, Newbon expressed his belief that the future of gaming should continue to celebrate human actors and their contributions to storytelling. He also hoped that players would continue to form lasting bonds with real characters, a connection he believes would be impossible to achieve with AI-generated performers.
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