# Bad Influence story: GDC survey finds 40% of game developers use generative AI at work

Active · 1 article · 1 source · First reported 11-12 12:00. Times are ET.
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Latest update (11-12 12:00): GDC survey finds 40% of game developers now use generative AI at work

Overview: The GDC Festival of Gaming's annual industry survey finds 40% of developers say they use generative AI "as part of their job," up from 36% in 2025, according to The Verge. Usage is higher among free-to-play developers (58%) and mobile-only studio workers (70%).

Among respondents who use AI, 73% use it for research and brainstorming, 62% for data analysis and summarization, and 56% for code generation and debugging.

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1. 11-12 12:00 · The Verge · AI · [GDC survey finds 40% of game developers now use generative AI at work](https://badinfluence.news/items/zv0xsatmrfro8pz4cvtdwg7ex)
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