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Unofficial AI-powered GTA V browser port taken down within hours

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An unofficial browser port of Grand Theft Auto V, developed using AI and WebAssembly, was quickly taken down within hours of its launch. The creator, Alex St. Louis, shared a clip of the gameplay before the site became inaccessible due to Cloudflare errors. While the exact reason for the takedown is unclear, it is highly probable that Take-Two Interactive, the game's publisher, issued a copyright claim, as they have a history of protecting their intellectual property. AI

IMPACT Demonstrates the potential for AI to accelerate game development, but also highlights IP protection challenges.

RANK_REASON This is a takedown of a fan-made game port, not a release of a new product or technology by a major entity.

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Unofficial AI-powered GTA V browser port taken down within hours

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Jowi Morales ·

    GTA V playable in browser immediately nuked

    It's unclear who took down PlayGTA5.com but Take-Two would likely have taken quick action if it saw the website.

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