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Unreal Engine reportedly uses AI agents to speed up 5.9 release

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Unreal Engine is reportedly accelerating the release of its 5.9 version by utilizing a significant number of AI agents. The development process, which was allegedly completed in just one week, has raised skepticism among some observers, especially since version 5.8.4 remains the current stable release. AI

IMPACT The use of AI agents in game development could potentially speed up future software releases and change development workflows.

RANK_REASON The item discusses the use of AI agents in the development process of a software product, which falls under the 'tool' category.

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Unreal Engine reportedly uses AI agents to speed up 5.9 release

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    I heard that the folks at Unreal Engine had planned to release 5.9 next year, but to speed it up, they threw a shit-ton of AI agents at it, allegedly writing it

    I heard that the folks at Unreal Engine had planned to release 5.9 next year, but to speed it up, they threw a shit-ton of AI agents at it, allegedly writing it in a week. I'm not sure I believe it. 5.8.4 is still the current version. "AAAAAA! It moved!! I'm not touching that thi…

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