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Activision Blizzard brag about weird diversity tool, quickly walk it back after backlashTool rates the diversity of characters

Tool rates the diversity of characters

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Yesterday, Activison Blizzard responded, saying that the “prototype is not being used in active game development”, and was designed as an optional supplement to other work.

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“During this process, the tool can also uncover unconscious bias, such as why certain traits are seen as ‘male’ vs. ‘female,’ or why characters from certain ethnic backgrounds are given similar personalities or behaviors,” says the post.