Will sound jobs in the game industry disappear with the evolution of AI?

Rapid advances in AI technology are beginning to affect many creative fields. One area that is attracting particular attention is sound work in the video game industry. Will the rise of AI really make jobs such as music composition, sound effect production, and sound design extinct?

First, let's look at the impact of AI on the sound industry, which has already achieved results in music production and sound effect generation that approach those of humans. It is now possible to quickly generate a wide variety of music and sound effects based on vast amounts of data, and it is not unusual for tasks that used to take hours or even days for humans to be completed in a matter of seconds. Such technological innovations are expected to contribute to cost reductions and increased efficiency in game production.

The important point here, however, is that it is difficult for AI to completely replace human creative judgment and sensitivity. Sound design and music production in games is not merely a technical skill, but is closely related to the story, emotional expression, and player experience. Accurately capturing the subtle nuances and emotional movements and creating artwork that moves the player's heart is still a difficult area for AI.

It also remains the role of the human sound designer to adjust the music and sounds created by AI and direct them in a way that resonates deeply with the player. skillful use of the material provided by AI will rather extend human creativity and open up new possibilities for expression.

Conclusion.

Sound jobs in the game industry are not likely to disappear due to AI, but rather their roles and ways of working will likely change dramatically. While AI will take on technical and repetitive tasks, the value of human presence will rather increase in areas that require sensitivity, storytelling, and deep emotional expression. Sound designers and composers will increasingly need to hone their "human-like" creativity and sensitivity, and develop new skill sets for working with AI.