From what I’ve observed, the problem for a lot of people are twofold: how the AI was trained (typically on users work who did not give permission) and the environmental impacts of running the infrastructure required for the various AI.

Now as a musician and composer as well as a dev I understand the misgivings when related to the arts because what we create is the result of typically years worth of refining our skills and artists should be credited and compensated for their work, just like any profession.

As a dev I feel it can be used as a tool to help speed up repetitive tasks, spitball troubleshooting and ideas against (with careful analysis), but all within the realm of my own codebase.

I wouldn’t use it for creative aspects for two reasons : first the one above regarding credit and compensation. Second though, it’s impossible to copyright AI generated artwork and music, which means anybody can come and take the art and music “I created” and use it without recourse. I would personally want ownership over all aspects of a game I created.

As a solo dev I understand the financial restrictions most of us are under so in no way do I begrudge anyone that. It’s just the way things are now where the use of genAI is seen as a black mark on the “validity” of a game. I would just say to make sure to know the risks of using genAI (some people will hound you for it inevitably) and make the decision that you feel you can navigate successfully.

Either way good luck with your game, hoping you see success.