https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/level-5-ceo-akihiro-hino-addresses-use-of-ai-in-latest-presentationContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/level-5-ceo-akihiro-hino-addresses-use-of-ai-in-latest-presentationhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/level-5-ceo-akihiro-hino-addresses-use-of-ai-in-latest-presentation#u68546Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:12:17 +0000Level-5 President and CEO Akihiro Hino issued an apology on X after confirming the studio used generative AI for footage in its Level 5 Vision event. The AI assisted in reveals for Professor Layton and Yo-Kai Watch remakes. Hino stated the technology was employed to make the footage appear more spectacular. This admission follows significant fan backlash regarding the quality and nature of the visuals presented during the showcase.Why it mattersLevel-5 is attempting to reduce game development cycles from five years to two years through AI-assisted production. This shift has drawn comparisons t https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/level-5-ceo-akihiro-hino-addresses-use-of-ai-in-latest-presentationhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/level-5-ceo-akihiro-hino-addresses-use-of-ai-in-latest-presentation#u67617Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:46:03 +0000Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino addressed the company's reliance on artificial intelligence during a recent presentation, responding to backlash over generative AI use in recent game reveals. The studio aims to slash major game development cycles from five years to two years using AI-assisted production. The public response includes criticism comparing the current trajectory unfavorably to past work associated with Studio Ghibli, while company leadership maintains its commitment to incorporating generative tools despite the controversy over recent trailers for beloved franchises.Why it mattersTh