'ChatGPT kind of sucked' — Former Assassin's Creed director says he used AI to help him learn to code, but it was 'brutal' (www.techradar.com)

Clint Hocking, the former director of Assassin's Creed Hexe, recently shared his experiences using AI tools like ChatGPT to learn coding in an interview with Edge Magazine. Despite his enthusiasm for integrating AI in gaming, Hocking described the process as "brutal," stating that ChatGPT failed to provide accurate coding guidance, resulting in more time spent debugging broken code rather than effectively learning. He ultimately switched to JavaScript, recognizing that he learned to code "despite ChatGPT," illustrating a significant gap between the theoretical capabilities of AI and its practical applications for beginners. Hocking’s candid critique highlights a critical perspective within the AI/ML community regarding the current limitations of AI-assisted learning tools. His insights point to the necessity for improvements in AI’s capacity to understand and facilitate coding education, especially for novices. As the gaming industry continues to explore AI’s potential, Hocking's experience underscores the challenges and expectations developers face when integrating AI into their creative processes. Additionally, Ubisoft's ongoing strategies for new game releases reflect a growing trend in leveraging technology and AI in the evolving gaming landscape.