Netflix announces AI gaming venture, days after shutting down an internal development studio
Generative AI is top of the agenda for Netflix and its games arm, with news of the venture emerging days after 35 people lost their jobs at the company.
In a sign of the times, Mike Verdu, who previously had ‘vice president of Netflix Games’ on his business cards, has changed roles. Verdu’s new title is vice president for genAI for games – something he announced himself on LinkedIn (via VentureBeat). In his place, Alain Tascan will take over his old position as Netflix Games VP.
In a lengthy statement on the job-centric social media platform, Verdu said that his new role is reflective of Netflix’s investment in generative AI in order to “accelerate the velocity of development and unlock truly novel game experiences.”
“I am focused on a creator-first vision for AI, one that puts creative talent at the center, with AI being a catalyst and an accelerant,” Verdu says.
In a sign of the times, Mike Verdu, who previously had ‘vice president of Netflix Games’ on his business cards, has changed roles. Verdu’s new title is vice president for genAI for games – something he announced himself on LinkedIn (via VentureBeat). In his place, Alain Tascan will take over his old position as Netflix Games VP.
In a lengthy statement on the job-centric social media platform, Verdu said that his new role is reflective of Netflix’s investment in generative AI in order to “accelerate the velocity of development and unlock truly novel game experiences.”
“I am focused on a creator-first vision for AI, one that puts creative talent at the center, with AI being a catalyst and an accelerant,” Verdu says.
- 11/5/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
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