The best free AI courses and certificates for upskilling in 2026 - and I've tried them all

I've worked with AI for decades and have a master's degree in education. Here are the top free AI courses online that I recommend - and why.
YouTube on MSN

Must-try 3D AI platform (Meshy 5 tutorial)

Sponsored by Meshy. Unlock the fastest path from idea to 3D model with Meshy AI 5! In this Blue Lighting tutorial, we walk ...
eWeek

Best AI Tools for Gamers

For beginners, Rosebud is an ideal tool for getting started, as everything runs online with no downloads or coding required.
GitHub

Besiege Cheats and Hacks with Python and C++ Game Mods Guide

Unlock the hidden layers of innovation in your Besiege experience! Besiege Cheats Hacks is a feature-rich enhancement platform for Besiege (2025 Edition), designed to supercharge your engineering ...
Fudzilla

AI models line up to mess with games

Developers are concerned about AI slop DeepMind and World Labs reckon AI can spit out new interactive 3D worlds, while developers are worried about AI slop, cost cuts and another… Developers are ...
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'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' stripped of Indie Game Awards due to generative AI use

The Indie Game Awards has stripped Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 of both its Game of the Year and Debut Game awards, citing the roleplaying game's use of generative AI. Run by Six One Indie, the annual ...
The Verge

Indie Game Awards retracts Expedition 33 prizes due to generative AI

The organization also retracted an award from a game sold by Palmer Luckey’s ModRetro. The organization also retracted an award from a game sold by Palmer Luckey’s ModRetro. is a senior reporter ...
GameSpot

Arc Raiders Is My Game Of The Year, But Its Use Of Generative AI Really Sucks

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. These past two months with Arc Raiders have been the most fun I've had with games all year. It represents the most exciting and unpredictable ...
IGN

Gun game.

Battlefield 6 fans have accused EA of selling an AI-generated image after spotting a sticker of what looks like an M4A1 with two barrels in the in-game store. Following a similar generative AI ...
GamesIndustry

A look back at the games industry's turbulent year in AI | Year in Review

Headlines about the games industry in 2025 have been dominated by AI. Barely a week went by without a story about how the tech was being used for good or ill, and that's certain to continue in 2026.
Phys.org

Archaeologists use AI to create prehistoric video game

Archaeologists from the University of Copenhagen and the University of Bergen have used AI and free digital tools to create a dynamic and educational video game about the Stone Age. According to the ...
PC Gamer

This roguelite claims to have the dubious honor of being 'the world's first fully playable game created 100% through AI' in a milestone for slop everywhere

AI Stellar Blade's director says AI can see 'one person can perform the work of 100 people' but that won't wind up in job losses, somehow Games Indie dev is delisting his AI game from Steam because ...