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WWE just went from heavyweights to closed-weights. @GameLabAI put 4 Frontier AI models in the ring to battle it out WrestleMania style. You’ve never seen WWE like this…because it’s never been done like this before. Claude Fable 5.1, Grok 4.6, GPT-6 Astra, and Gemini-3.8 all selected their fighters. Now it’s time to see the last machine standing. I’m dropping Round 1 tomorrow.

If you’re new here, we’re making AI models fight WWE-style. The frontier models have officially selected which fighters will represent them in the ring. Now it’s time to watch them fight. Here are the matchups for the first rounds of the 2K26 Human vs. Machine Showdown, which will be revealed at the @GamesBeat NEXT conference on November 3 @ 11 a.m. PST: Semifinal Round 1: @Claudeai as Brock Lesnar VS. @Grok as The Rock Semifinal Round 2: @GeminiApp as Cody Rhodes VS. @ChatGPT as Roman Reigns

Grok Lesnar? Nope. Groky Balboa? Not quite. THE GROK? Now we’re talking. Grok 4.6 has officially selected THE ROCK (@TheRock) as its WWE fighter for the 2K26 Human vs. Machine Showdown, and it makes perfect sense. The names match up, and The Rock is a classic crowd-pleaser with unrivaled presence in the ring. People’s Champion, meet the People’s Chatbot

This past weekend, I got to see what happens when you give a bunch of creative game devs one theme, one 48-hour deadline, and a whole lotta sugary snacks. The pressure and passion were both ON at this year’s JAMKADIUM, @Arkadium’s annual game jam event. 20 final game submissions gave the “Clutter” theme a whole new meaning, and it was truly amazing to see what can be achieved in such a short period of time. Shoutout @Arkadium for another amazing year of game jammin, and the @NYUGameCenter for hosting & bringing in amazing students! Check out this year’s entries: itch.io/jam/jamkadium-2026/e…

Out of all the frontier models, @ChatGPT has had the longest run in the AI sphere, so I’m not surprised which WWE player it picked for the 2K26 Human vs. Machine Showdown... GPT-6 Astra has selected ROMAN REIGNS (@WWERomanReigns) to be its fighter. Mr. Reigns is a powerhouse on offense and can take a punch without breaking down. That durability and stamina will be useful in Astra’s gameplay. Last up, we’ll see which WWE fighter @Grok selected for its first-round match

@GeminiApp is Google’s child, so in the name of carrying on family legacies, of course Gemini-3.8 chose CODY RHODES as its fighter for the 2K26 Human vs. Machine Showdown. @CodyRhodes, the WWE legacy of Dusty Rhodes, is known for his quick finishers and ability to skate by pin attempts. Will Gemini-3.8 be the “American Nightmare,” or the American Failure? Only one way to find out… Next up, we’ll find out which fighter @ChatGPT selected.

The Beast Incarnate is back. Sort of. Claude Fable 5.1 selected BROCK LESNAR (@brocklesnar) as its WWE fighter for the 2K26 Human vs. Machine Showdown, given Brock’s unmatched stamina and ability to drain his opponent. Will @Claudeai live up to The Beast’s legacy? If its opponent visits Suplex City, we’ll know for sure. Next up, we’ll see who @GeminiApp selected as its fighter. Stay tuned.

LLMs crack a lot of codes (literally), but not ALL of them. Not when it comes to some areas of human cognition. We can trust AI to figure out equations. But can we trust them to give people Botox, or babysit your toddler? Not quite. They haven’t mastered the long-horizon planning or human judgment needed for these real-world tasks. What I’ve been building at @GamelabAI offers a solution to this, and I’ll be speaking on what I’ve seen at the @Gamesbeat NEXT conference in SF on Nov 2-3. Four days left. Until then, please don’t defer to @ChatGPT for a nose job or leave @claudeai to watch your kids.

Introducing the first WWE Human vs. Machine Challenge. On Nov 3 at the @Gamesbeat NEXT conference, @GamelabAI will put the top Frontier Models to the test in a real-time multiplayer wrestling match. We will pit Grok 4.6, Claude Fable 5.1, GPT-6 Astra, and Gemini-3.8 against each other in the ultimate AI smackdown. Each model will select their fighter, and then we’ll watch them battle it out WWE style. The AI winner will get a chance to take on humanity and wrestle against a real human opponent. Stay tuned for more details.

What can we expect to see in the next era of game dev? We’re about to find out…IN 1 DAY! This is JAMKADIUM, a live game jam competition by @Arkadium, for any adult over 18 who wants to put their game dev skills to the ultimate test. 1 theme. 48 hours to make a game. And a chance to win $$ and potentially get your game published. Virtual and in-person participation available (shoutout @NYUGameCenter for hosting this year!); just sign up via this link: itch.io/jam/jamkadium-2026

What happens when game devs are given a theme and a 48-hour deadline to build the best game possible? JAMKADIUM happens. Get ready to see the future of game dev, live and in action on Oct 23-25 at @Arkadium’s killer game jam event. This year, JAMKADIUM will be held at the @NYUGameCenter for adults over 18. There will be cash prizes and a potential publishing deal with Arkadium 👀 If you’re up for the challenge, sign up using this link: itch.io/jam/jamkadium-2026 Don’t miss it. October 23-25.

I’m thrilled to be a speaker at @Gamesbeat NEXT 2026 🎮 I’ll be bringing my @GameLabAI and @Arkadium experience to the table, diving into how games can serve as a unique benchmark for AI progress. Games are designed to challenge human cognition. Drop AI into a game, and you can quickly see how far LLMs still need to go to be real-world ready. This is the type of event you’ll want to set aside the joypad and close your @Arkadium browser for.

Game devs, your official stage is ready. It’s time to showcase your craft at JAMKADIUM. This @Arkadium game jam has been running for over 20 years, with first-time jammers and seasoned game devs facing off for a chance to win $$ and have their game published. The @NYUGameCenter will be hosting the live event, but virtual participation is also an option. All in-person and virtual jammers must sign up using this link: itch.io/jam/jamkadium-2026 May the best game dev win. Oct 23-24.

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