In a shocking turn of events, the legal battle between the former leaders of Subnautica developer Unknown Worlds and publisher Krafton has taken a bizarre twist. The ousted Subnautica 2 devs, including director Charlie Cleveland, co-founder Max McGuire, and ex-CEO Ted Gill, have accused Krafton of using artificial intelligence to avoid paying a $250 million bonus owed to them if Subnautica 2 met certain financial goals.
According to new court documents, Krafton’s CEO Kim Chang-han and head of global operations Richard Yoon allegedly sought advice from ChatGPT on ways to circumvent the hefty bonus payout. The filings reveal that ChatGPT advised that canceling the earn-out would be challenging, prompting Krafton to explore alternative strategies.
The controversy has sparked outrage among the gaming community, with players and industry insiders expressing disbelief at the publisher’s alleged actions. Many have criticized Krafton for resorting to AI to navigate legal obligations and potentially cheat the developers out of their rightful earnings.
On social media platforms like Twitter and Reddit, users have been quick to condemn Krafton’s alleged behavior, with hashtags like #Subnautica2Drama and #KraftonAI trending as gamers voice their concerns over the ethical implications of using AI to manipulate financial agreements.
Industry experts and media outlets have also weighed in on the matter, with some calling for transparency and accountability from Krafton. The use of AI in such a contentious legal dispute raises questions about the ethical boundaries of technology and the responsibilities of companies towards their employees and partners.
The Subnautica 2 drama serves as a cautionary tale for the gaming industry, highlighting the potential pitfalls of leveraging AI in sensitive business matters. As the legal battle unfolds, it remains to be seen how Krafton’s reputation and relationship with developers will be affected by these troubling allegations.
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References:
– Kotaku: [Subnautica 2 Publisher Allegedly Asked ChatGPT To Find A Way Out Of Paying Cofounders](https://kotaku.com/subnautica-2-krafton-lawsuit-chatgpt-2000644792)
– Rock Paper Shotgun: [Subnautica 2 publisher Krafton allegedly looked to ChatGPT to figure out how to not pay that $250 million bonus](https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/subnautica-2-publisher-krafton-allegedly-looked-to-chatgpt-to-figure-out-how-to-not-pay-that-250-million-bonus)
– GameSpot: [Ousted Subnautica 2 Devs Allege Krafton Asked AI How To Avoid Paying Bonus](https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ousted-subnautica-2-devs-allege-krafton-asked-ai-how-to-avoid-paying-bonus/1100-6536280/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f)
– The Escapist: [Subnautica 2’s former devs accuse Krafton of using ChatGPT to figure out how to get out of paying bonus and I’m sick of hearing about it](https://www.escapistmagazine.com/news-subnautica-2-krafton-chatgpt-drama/)
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