FAQ: Take-Two CEO: AI Should Replace Elon Musk, Not Game Developers

What did Strauss Zelnick say about AI at the Semafor panel?

Zelnick joked that if AI is going to replace jobs, it should replace Elon Musk before any creative workers, citing Musk's intensive work schedule as proof he could use the help.

Does Zelnick think AI will replace game developers?

No. He sees AI as a tool for handling mundane, repetitive tasks in game development, allowing artists and developers to focus on creative originality that AI cannot replicate.

When and where did Zelnick make these comments?

At the Semafor World Economy 2026 panel, on April 21, 2026.