US congressmen call for AI regulations after Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 debate
Blog Andrew Joseph 17 Nov , 2025 0
At the beginning of this month, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Players pointed out the obvious use of artificial intelligence in the game, especially the “Ghibli-style” calling cards. Activision later admitted that some Artificial intelligence was used in the production of Black Ops 7but it insists that the creative process remains in human hands. Regardless, a US congressman weighed in on the Black Ops 7 debate and called for widespread AI regulations.
Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif. – previously Accusing Roblox of not doing enough To protect the children who use it — retweeted a message about a Ghibli-like business card and wrote, “We need regulations to stop companies from using AI to eliminate jobs for greater profits. Artists at these companies need to have a say in how AI is deployed.”
We need regulations to prevent companies from using AI to eliminate jobs in order to make greater profits.
Artists at these companies need to have a say in how AI is deployed.
They should share the profits. Mass displacement should also be taxed. https://t.co/uU2tmt8pDJ— Ro Khanna (@RoKhanna) November 14, 2025
in subsequent postalKhanna shared some of Nobel laureate Acemoglu's recommendations, including “enacting tax reforms to discourage excessive automation” and allowing workers and unions to benefit from the gains of AI rather than be replaced by it. Khanna also emphasized that he was not calling for a complete ban on artificial intelligence.
“As long as it serves the people, innovation and technological progress are patriotic and benefit mankind.” additional kana. “So we need to think about how we adopt it and how people can still have meaningful employment and independence.”
This does not appear to be the main idea behind the implementation of artificial intelligence in the video game industry. PUBG publisher Krafton recently encouraged “Voluntary resignation” employees said after declaring themselves an “AI-first company.” Unknown World Entertainment, a Krafton-owned studio, later claimed It won't use artificial intelligence In the upcoming sequel “Deep 2”.
Square Enix announces plans Use AI to replace 70% of QA testers By 2027, EA has reportedly told its employees Think of AI as a “thought partner.” Outside the realm of gaming, Pope Leo XIV declared: Artificial Intelligence must respect the sanctity of human life.