# Ex-Fortnite producer says AI controversy "is mostly for show" as Epic Games faces backlash for its new "AI first" approach to development

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- **Source:** [Gamesradar](https://www.gamesradar.com/games/ex-fortnite-producer-says-ai-controversy-is-mostly-for-show-as-epic-games-faces-backlash-for-its-new-ai-first-approach-to-development/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6ace4d0be9b5454c479e959d)
- **Published:** 2026-10-13
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #ai
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6ace4d0be9b5454c479e959d

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