Hideo Kojima, director of the Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding series, recently clarified his stance on generative AI, stating that he is not interested in the technology for artistic creation. Addressing the topic in a profile regarding the 'Satellites II' art exhibit in Tokyo, Kojima remarked, 'Maybe AI could create art, but while I live, I don’t think I’ll see it.' He emphasized that the future of AI usage should be determined by younger generations, framing art as fundamentally linked to human life. This statement follows fan criticism regarding a promotional movie for a Prada art installation last month that featured an AI-generated version of Kojima.

Kojima’s public perspective on generative AI has fluctuated in recent years. In a 2018 email from Gabe Newell to Elon Musk, Kojima reportedly expressed an interest in the importance of future AI work during a visit to Valve. More recently, in an interview with Wired Japan last fall, he described a future where he creates alongside AI, characterizing the technology as a 'friend' that could increase efficiency by handling creative chores. He maintained this sentiment in his latest remarks to the Washington Post, asserting that AI serves best as an assistant for repetitive tasks while insisting that humans must remain the primary architects of art.

The director’s comments arrive amidst heightened industry debate regarding the use of AI in creative media, including recent controversies surrounding game trailers and corporate disclosures. As Kojima prepares for his upcoming stealth action-adventure title Physint, the specific role of AI in his development pipeline remains uncertain. He reiterated that while he respects analog technology and values his long-term friendship with film director Nicolas Winding Refn, he does not foresee AI replacing human-driven artistic expression within his lifetime.

Hideo Kojima, director of the Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding series, recently clarified his stance on generative AI, stating that he is not interested in the technology for artistic creation. Addressing the topic in a profile regarding the 'Satellites II' art exhibit in Tokyo, Kojima remarked, 'Maybe AI could create art, but while I live, I don’t think I’ll see it.' He emphasized that the future of AI usage should be determined by younger generations, framing art as fundamentally linked to human life. This statement follows fan criticism regarding a promotional movie for a Prada art installation last month that featured an AI-generated version of Kojima.

Kojima’s public perspective on generative AI has fluctuated in recent years. In a 2018 email from Gabe Newell to Elon Musk, Kojima reportedly expressed an interest in the importance of future AI work during a visit to Valve. More recently, in an interview with Wired Japan last fall, he described a future where he creates alongside AI, characterizing the technology as a 'friend' that could increase efficiency by handling creative chores. He maintained this sentiment in his latest remarks to the Washington Post, asserting that AI serves best as an assistant for repetitive tasks while insisting that humans must remain the primary architects of art.

The director’s comments arrive amidst heightened industry debate regarding the use of AI in creative media, including recent controversies surrounding game trailers and corporate disclosures. As Kojima prepares for his upcoming stealth action-adventure title Physint, the specific role of AI in his development pipeline remains uncertain. He reiterated that while he respects analog technology and values his long-term friendship with film director Nicolas Winding Refn, he does not foresee AI replacing human-driven artistic expression within his lifetime.