A discussion within the Call of Duty community on Steam alleges that Modern Warfare 4 uses an AI system analyzing players' webcam footage to read facial expressions. The claim suggests this technology aims to influence player spending and engagement rather than anti-cheat purposes. Citing a patent linked to Activision, the allegation raises significant privacy and ethical concerns among players about surveillance and data use. If confirmed, these claims could affect player trust and the game's reputation as it continues its live service.
- Alleged AI analyzes facial expressions via webcam.
- Patent US20180158230 cited as evidence.