Of the 500+ AI tools tested by a leading game dev tech provider, only ‘half a dozen’ help ‘in the right way’

Keywords Studios says it reviewed more than 500 AI tools for game development and found only about six that genuinely help production work.

Jon Gibson argued many AI products are built for flashy demos, not real studio problems, so usefulness remains limited despite heavy hype.

He stressed the need for governance, IP protection, and human oversight when using AI in game development.

Survey data also suggests AI adoption is widespread among developers, but skepticism about its real value remains high.