Kojima warns AI may erase the joy from creative work
Hideo Kojima, creator of Metal Gear and Death Stranding, spoke to GameSpark about AI’s role in game development. He acknowledges AI’s efficiency—cutting deadlines and boosting productivity—but warns it risks stripping away the creative process’s fun. Kojima compares it to early digital tools like Photoshop, which streamlined tasks but didn’t replace the hands-on enjoyment of sketching or…
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- Kojima praises AI for speeding up game development but warns it may remove creative joy
- He compares it to early digital tools like Photoshop, which improved efficiency but lacked process fun
- Kojima fears AI could turn art into ‘product fulfillment,’ stripping iterative creativity
He argues that the iterative, trial-and-error phases of creation—where mistakes spark new ideas—are what excite him. Replacing human input with AI-driven instructions, he says, could turn art into mere ‘product fulfillment.’ While he sees short-term benefits, Kojima expresses concern if AI dominates creative fields, leaving younger generations to decide whether to preserve the process or prioritize speed. He jokes he won’t live to see it but hopes the next generation values both innovation and human creativity.
Hideo Kojima says AI lacks what makes the creative process fun, despite its efficiency. “It’s not a form of creation I find particularly interesting”
automaton-media.com · 5 November 2026
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