EA's New Owner Plans AI Pivot 'To Significantly Cut Operating Costs'– Report
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- EA is being bought out by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners for $55 billion, with CEO Andrew Wilson staying in his position.
- The deal is expected to be finalized in Q1 FY2027, pending approvals.
- New investors plan to use AI to cut operating costs and manage debt, potentially replacing developers and actors.
- The United Videogame Workers Union was recently formed in response to AI's rise and industry layoffs.
- Public reaction is mixed, with criticism towards EA's past practices and concerns about AI's impact on game artistry.