The indie game community is in disarray over AI and Big Walk

The Independent Games Festival (IGF) jurors have published a statement expressing concerns about the use of generative AI in games, stating that they will not vote for games that use AI in any capacity. This has led to a response from the developer of indie hit Big Walk, which used AI 'sparingly' to help work through difficult technical challenges. The jurors' statement has sparked a debate in the indie game community, with some arguing that AI can have negative effects and others defending its use.