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310. Pim De Witte on Turning Down $500 Million from OpenAI... Then Raising $134M.
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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