But Netflix just hit the brakes.
Mike Verdu, the VP leading Netflix Games’ AI revolution, is out.
Five months ago, he called generative AI the biggest opportunity since the 90s. Today? He’s gone.
What happened?
🔴 AI hype vs. Reality.
🔴 Big promises vs. No clear results.
🔴 Bold vision vs. No execution plan.
Netflix bet on AI-driven game development. But their biggest gaming hits? Grand Theft Auto. Squid Game. Neither built with AI.
The takeaway? 🚨 AI won’t save bad strategy.
Tools don’t build games. Great teams do.
If industry giants can’t figure out AI in gaming, what does that mean for the future?
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