David Gaider, co-creator of the Dragon Age series, has strongly criticized the use of generative AI in game development. He described the technology as a “virulent plague” during an interview with GamesRadar. Gaider highlighted concerns over plagiarism, efficiency, and training for new developers.
Gaider, who served as lead writer on Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age II and Dragon Age: Inquisition, spoke out against generative AI in comments published by the site. He pointed to its training on data without creator consent as a source of legal and moral problems.
The writer questioned whether the technology improves efficiency or quality. He stated that editing inferior AI-generated work often takes more time than starting over, based on his experience as a narrative designer.
Gaider also warned that AI could hinder junior developer training by removing entry-level tasks. He argued that the technology performs poorly at iteration and that teams should avoid relying on it until proper regulations and legal data sourcing are ensured.
