Indie developer removes AI game from Steam over ethical concerns

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Indie developer Eero Laine is delisting his AI-generated game "Hardest" from Steam due to ethical concerns about AI art. Laine's views on AI asset generation changed after his new girlfriend convinced him of its negative economic and environmental impact. He believes the game's current form is a disgrace. The game, released in July 2025, will be removed by the end of January 2026. Laine plans to potentially rerelease it later with original assets.


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