Dwarf Fortress creator: AI and layoff-happy CEOs are giving game industry execs 'psychosis'

Dwarf Fortress' creator says the industry's in shambles over AI

Dwarf Fortress creator Tarn Adams told PC Gamer the game industry is in shambles because of AI and layoff-happy CEOs. He said every boss he knows is 'slowly getting psychosis'—execs replace creative roles with AI while slashing headcount, crushing morale. Adams offers no hard data, but as an indie icon, his take reflects widespread developer anger at short-sighted management.