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

The indie game community is experiencing turmoil due to the use of generative AI in game development. Several Independent Games Festival (IGF) jurors announced they would not support games utilizing AI, citing a rise in AI-developed entries this year. This announcement followed a statement from the developer of the popular indie game Big Walk, who revealed that AI was used minimally during the game's final stages to address technical issues and bugs. The jurors' statement highlighted the intense debate within the community, with no consensus reached on the matter.