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Take-Two Interactive Lays Off AI Team to Focus on Human Creativity

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
50
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.4%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
50 OF 12,371 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: New York, NY, USA.

Department affected: AI Team.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. has laid off approximately 50 employees from its AI team as part of a strategic shift to prioritize human creativity in game development. The layoffs occurred in New York and reflect the company's decision to refocus its resources on enhancing the creative aspects of its projects. This move comes amid broader industry trends where companies are reassessing their reliance on AI technologies. Take-Two's management emphasized the importance of human input in the creative process, indicating a significant shift in their operational strategy.

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. cut 50 jobs affecting its AI Team team as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.4% of the 12,371 people Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 7 layoff events at Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. since October 2023, affecting a combined 619 employees.

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Anonymous by default. Be kind — people reading this may be going through it right now.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. cut 50 jobs on October 1, 2023. What did this look like from the inside — which teams, how much notice, what severance was offered? You can post anonymously below.

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EVENTS TRACKED
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