Ripple effect: Ongoing AI datacenter construction has created shortages of DRAM and NAND that manufacturers say will impact prices for years, but memory isn't the only component that datacenters require. Recent reports indicate that manufacturers are also facing shortages of CPUs that might further increase prices.
"Photorealistic" AI lighting sparks immediate controversy
First look: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang used his GTC 2026 keynote to unveil the next stage of machine learning-driven video game graphics, which substantially transforms lighting and the overall visuals of a game using generative AI. Although the company's demonstration showcased dramatic increases in detail in titles such as Resident Evil Requiem and Starfield, it immediately drew sharp reactions from users, many of whom compared the results to AI-generated video footage.
AI-generated game worlds are still highly experimental
Gaming Slop: Google recently showcased updates to its Genie 3 platform, offering another glimpse at how AI might one day generate interactive worlds on the fly. The technology is advancing, but a key challenge remains: maintaining world consistency. For now, the model can only sustain coherent environments for short bursts before scenes begin to unravel, keeping the technology far from reliable enough for use in a professional game development workflow.