How AI allows hackers to "decompile", merge or copy video games faster

Recent videos showcasing game mash-ups have gained popularity on social media, featuring characters from different games interacting. The rise of AI is often cited as the reason behind this phenomenon, as it is believed to enable the decompilation of games for mixing. However, Flavien Normand, director of Teamcraft Studios, emphasizes that AI is not creating anything new. He explains that reverse engineering has been practiced for nearly a decade, allowing developers to understand how games work. Decompilation involves translating compressed code back into a more human-readable format, facilitating the blending of different gaming elements.