Observed Signal · Oct 6, 2026 · Policy Update · Source: GamesIndustry.biz · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Sega Cautious on Generative AI in Creative Work
Sega's senior executive officer Tsuyoshi Saito stated that the company is 'very cautious' about implementing generative AI in game development, emphasizing it won't entrust creative aspects to AI. Instead, Sega uses AI to improve efficiency in publishing and corporate departments. The company has established a Generative AI Committee and an AI Task Force to develop in-house AI tools and collaborate with PR departments on disclosure requests. This follows controversy over AI use in background assets for Crazy Taxi: World Tour. Crystal Dynamics also uses generative AI for early prototyping but ensures final content is human-created. The article also includes a separate market report on US game sales, unrelated to AI.
Sega's cautious stance on generative AI reflects broader industry trends, but the news is focused on a single company's policy, not a major platform change.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Sega uses AI to improve efficiency in publishing and corporate departments, but not for creative game development.
- Sega established a 'Generative AI Committee' and an 'AI Task Force' to develop in-house AI tools.
- Crazy Taxi: World Tour used generative AI for background assets, sparking controversy.
- Crystal Dynamics uses generative AI for early prototyping but ensures final content is human-created.
- US game sales in September 2026 saw PS5 spending rise 43% year over year.
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