Pim De Witte, founder of General Intuition and Medal.tv, turned down a deal reportedly worth $500 million from OpenAI, and instead raised $134 million to build an AI lab rooted in games, not words.In this conversation, Michail Katkoff (Deconstructor of Fun) dives deep into:1) How world models could replace game engines2) Why games are the best simulation layer for developing intelligence3) What “AI-native” really means for future studios4) And the paradox of ther AI bubble 00:00The Decision to Walk Away from OpenAI 02:24Building for the Games Industry 05:24The Future of Game Development and AI 08:06 Understanding World Models and Their Impact 10:38 Talent Acquisition in AI and Gaming 13:17 Strategic Risks of AI Integration 16:11 The Role of AI in Game Design 18:52 Navigating the Future of Game Engines 26:31 The Future of Game Distribution and Economics 30:06 Generative Systems in Game Design 36:29 The Role of Game Designers in AI 40:18 AI Integration in Game Studios 52:02 AI's Impact on the Economy and Employment
