Платформа для разработки игр Unity в своё время совершила революцию. Это, кстати, хороший способ запустить успешный проект: нужно с помощью цифровизации упростить какой-то сложный процесс. Например, Uber упростил заказ такси, Arduino упростил вхождение в любительскую электронику, Тинькофф упростил многие банковские операции и так далее. Вот Unity значительно упростил работу с игровыми движками — сделал простой и логичный конструктор поверх движка, который позволил создавать объекты, анимации, задавать физические параметры и так далее.
Это было настолько нужным и удачным решением, что половина игровой индустрии, кроме дорогих высокобюджетных проектов, с тех пор подсела на Unity. Инди-игры и мобильные игры практически целиком на нём, и даже некоторые AAA-компании активно его юзают: например, на нём сделан Hearthstone.
И вот несколько дней назад компания объявила, что с 2024 года начнёт взимать с разработчиков деньги за каждую установку каждой игры (до этого были разные уровни платной подписки на движок). Ну, то есть, у тебя уже написан огромный и дорогой проект на движке, существующий много лет, и автор движка, как оказалось, имеет право в какой-то момент сказать: плати мне миллионы долларов или отключай свой проект.
Для многих это не просто удар, это полный крах всего бизнеса, построенного на играх. Здесь можно было бы понудеть ещё раз о зависимости от корпораций, но любопытно другое. Игровая индустрия поехала массово хоронить и бойкотировать Unity, а само решение действительно кажется предельно абсурдным. Unity и так зарабатывал очень много, причем, для поддержки движка не нужны значительные траты. Выяснилось, что члены совета директоров, и даже сам генеральный, за последние пару лет продали десятки тысяч своих акций Unity, а новых не купили. Это реально по куче признаков выглядит, как убийство компании изнутри и попытка дожать остатки. Говорят, что проект решил не ввязываться в конкуренцию с растущим по популярности Unreal Engine, у которого вроде как появляется вменяемый инструментарий для людей.
Если студии, которые сейчас выражают протесты, не сольются и массово откажутся от использования движка, то коллективно они вполне могут обвалить Unity. Хорошее в этом тоже есть: надеюсь, что подобные события стимулируют развитие опенсорсной альтернативы — Godot.
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Hello everyone!
We are happy to announce that the author of this channel has successfully completed AI Governance Professional training with the International Association of Privacy Professionals.
New goal: IAPP AI Governance exam and certification in Q1 2024!
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Dear Colleagues, I am thrilled to announce that I have successfully passed the AI Governance Professional certification exam from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (AIGP/IAPP).
This comprehensive exam covered a wide range of topics, from the technological foundations of AI systems and their lifecycles to the ethical, risk management, and legal considerations surrounding the development and deployment of AI systems.
I am committed to continuing my learning in this area and sharing news and valuable resources with you.
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🌐📥IAPP Publishes Curated Third-Party Resources for AI Governance
The IAPP AI Governance Center released a curated collection of third-party AI governance resources, compiled by Managing Director Ashley Casovan. The list brings together tools, templates, guidelines, and repositories from trusted organizations worldwide, aimed at helping AI developers, deployers, regulators, and governance professionals navigate an increasingly fragmented information landscape.
The initiative responds to a recurring problem in the field: the volume of AI governance material is growing faster than professionals can realistically track, assess, and trust. The resource is designed to highlight relevant, practical materials without duplicating existing work, and will be updated periodically with community input.
Casovan emphasizes that effective AI governance requires a “full-sum approach,” where multiple organizations contribute complementary expertise.
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AIGP 2025 Update: Streamlining AI Governance Certification for Real-World Impact
The IAPP has unveiled the latest version of its AIGP Body of Knowledge (BoK), effective for exams through February 2, 2025, offering a clearer, more flexible, and practical approach to AI governance certification. Simplified to four domains, the update places new emphasis on foundational principles, ensuring that certification aligns with the most relevant and influential legal frameworks worldwide.
This streamlined version is highly practical, designed to address the current responsibilities AI governance professionals encounter, not merely theoretical questions. Furthermore, Domains III and IV now separate the roles of developers and deployers, a crucial distinction reflecting how laws and standards are evolving in the field.
By balancing legal and technical insights, the new AIGP BoK solidifies its standing as the essential credential for those committed to responsible AI governance.
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IAPP Releases Comprehensive Report on AI Governance in Practice
The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) has released a new report on AI Governance in Practice, providing key insights into the evolving field of AI governance.
The report offers a foundational overview of AI, detailing its development and essential terminology. This approach allows anyone to grasp the basics and advance in the field. It includes a thorough inventory of AI risks, particularly data-centric ones, and offers practical strategies for managing them. Additionally, the report cites leading resources, including laws, regulations, and frameworks like the NIST AI RMF, providing a strong basis for deeper exploration.
Moreover, the report highlights various industry examples to contextualize theoretical concepts. For those preparing for the AI governance exam, the report aligns well with the AIGP Body of Knowledge and covers numerous topics likely to be tested.
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Navigating the Future of AI Governance: IAPP Introduces AIGP Certification
Hello, AI enthusiasts! Exciting news from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)! They have released the Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional Body of Knowledge (BoK), a foundational document for the upcoming AIGP certification and training.
This certification presents a brand new learning opportunity for legal professionals in the AI domain:
🔹 A Path to Safe and Trustworthy AI: The BoK outlines the knowledge and skills required for AI governance professionals to guide AI implementation responsibly.
🔹 A Living Document for an Ever-Changing Landscape: In a rapidly evolving world, updates to the BoK will be reviewed every six months to ensure it remains up-to-date.
🔹 Empowering Professionals for New Responsibilities: As generative AI increasingly integrates into business operations, organizations face both excitement and concern. The BoK equips professionals from diverse backgrounds to navigate legal and ethical challenges and take a proactive approach to risk mitigation.
🔹 A Collaborative Effort: The BoK is the result of a remarkable collaboration between the IAPP and leading voices from privacy, law, ethics, academia, computer science, and more.
🔹 Elevating AI Governance Professionals: With AI initiatives becoming integral to various organizations, privacy professionals are well-positioned to take the lead. The AIGP certification empowers them to gain the necessary knowledge and expertise to excel in AI governance roles. It's a wonderful new opportunity for legal professionals to advance their expertise in the exciting field of AI!
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📖IAPP Expands Its AI Governance Lexicon to 101 Key Terms
The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) has released an expanded version of its Key Terms for AI Governance, now including over 100 core concepts used by professionals across the AI policy and compliance space. The initial glossary, published in fall 2023, contained 61 terms; the 2025 update integrates new terminology reflecting emerging AI use cases and governance challenges identified by the IAPP community and its collaborators.
Each definition draws on authoritative sources, including legislative texts, international frameworks, and governmental reports, ensuring alignment with the evolving global AI governance landscape. By codifying shared language and meaning, the IAPP glossary functions as a reference point for practitioners seeking consistency in interpretation and application of AI governance principles across jurisdictions.
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