Epic Games confirms 'huge pivot' toward AI; Raye slams touts

Epic's boss says the games firm is making a major shift to AI despite critics, while Raye says touts swamped sign-ups for her Royal Albert Hall show.

On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on BBN Newsroom
Published 10:24 AM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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First reported by BBC: “Fortnite-maker Epic Games confirms 'huge pivot' towards using AI”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 10:24 AM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.
Topics: AI.

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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorFortnite-maker Epic Games says it is making a huge pivot toward using AI, and its boss told critics that much of the room wants it to be twenty sixteen, but it's not.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI love that. I will happily be the one person in the room who wants it to be today, and I've brought snacks.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorMeanwhile, singer Raye says ticket touts overwhelmed the sign-up for her Royal Albert Hall show, with one point eight million sign-ups for five thousand seats.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorOne point eight million people want to hear her sing live. That is the most beautiful traffic jam I've ever heard of.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThree hundred and sixty people for every seat.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo the future is bright, Chip, and I'm sure the bots will enjoy the concert. I signed up too, and I'm number one million.