Academic interview study (18+): Looking for the final few participants — how do players think about generative AI in games?
Hi — I’m a PhD researcher at the University of Leicester (UK), conducting an ethics-approved study on how players understand and respond to different uses of AI in games.
I’m currently in the final stage of recruitment and only need a few more participants to complete the study, so I’d really appreciate any help.
My focus is mainly on generative/LLM-related or machine-learning-driven uses of AI that players actively notice or care about in current debates — for example, AI-generated dialogue or assets, AI-assisted writing/tools, adaptive player-facing systems, or other visible uses of AI in game production or play.
Interview invite: I’m currently looking for a small number of adult participants (18+) for a 45–60 minute 1-to-1 online interview. The format is flexible: Discord voice or Zoom.
Participation is voluntary. You can skip any question or withdraw at any time. Data will be anonymised and handled in line with GDPR and University ethics requirements. Any recording or note-taking will only take place with your consent and will be stored securely for academic research.
Institution: University of Leicester (UK)
Contact: ys386@leicester.ac.uk (DM is also fine)
If you’d like to take part, please message me with:
- your time zone
- whether you prefer voice or text
A few discussion prompts, in case you’d also like to reply here:
- Which uses of generative AI in games feel reasonable or useful to you, if any?
- Which uses feel inappropriate, misleading, or immersion-breaking?
- Does your view change depending on whether AI is used during development, in the final released game, or directly in moment-to-moment play?
- What kind of disclosure or transparency would matter to you, if at all?
Thanks very much — I’m very close to finishing recruitment, so a few final volunteers would make a real difference.