Legendary director Hideo Kojima has likened the rise of AI to the invention of smartphones, but questions whether the convenience that AI offers would lead us to becoming too spoiled. Death Stranding and its sequel explore the theme of communication and how we connect with others. Kojima believes that, like smartphones, AI will change the way we communicate, and could have numerous benefits, including helping those with social anxiety. Hideo Kojima says AI could "play a role" in helping ourselves "truly thrive in the 21st century," though he admits the technology devalues art: "Games and art are no longer considered special" Hideo Kojima thinks "of AI as more of a friend," but one he'd only let "handle the tedious tasks" of development "that would lower cost and cut down on time" Metal Gear mastermind Hideo Kojima wants to make "a game that delights an AI" and "a game played in weightlessness" "There's a possibility that the spread of AI will greatly change how we communicate," Kojima says. "There are people who aren't good at speaking face-to-face, and with AI compensating for this, maybe they could grow close with others… It would undoubtedly be convenient." While Kojima thinks the technology could be useful, he still worries about the effect it will have on human communication and believes that people should set themselves limits on its use. "I get the feeling humans would become spoiled," he says. "So, we'd need to do things like reduce the AI's involvement, or have days where we don't use it." Death Stranding and Metal Gear Solid mastermind Hideo Kojima wants to make "a game that delights an AI" and "a game played in weightlessness"