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Sega emulator dev blasts "AI slop" projects, prefers artisanal code

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A developer behind the Sega emulator BlastEm has criticized projects that heavily rely on generative artificial intelligence, referring to them as "AI slop." The developer stated that BlastEm is built entirely with "artisanal AI-free code," highlighting a growing sentiment among some creators who prefer traditional development methods over AI assistance, particularly in the retro gaming community. AI

IMPACT Some game developers are expressing concerns about the quality and authenticity of AI-generated projects, preferring traditional coding methods.

RANK_REASON Commentary from a game developer criticizing AI-generated projects.

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Sega emulator dev blasts "AI slop" projects, prefers artisanal code

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