The Last of Us director won't use Gen AI even if it produces something "compelling" as "I don’t think prompting is art"

The Last of Us' co-director, Bruce Straley, has discussed his views on generative AI, saying that even if it could produce something that was "compelling", he would still be uninterested in the technology. He discusses the current wave in popularity for computer automation in regards to the first trailer for his independent studio's game, Coven of the Chicken Foot.Revealed during The Game Awards 2025, Coven of the Chicken Foot sees you control an elderly witch who has a toad chicken guy companio