The success of an AI game demo turned into losses for the developers

The team behind the game Teach My Little Sister How To Drive released a free demo that unexpectedly attracted a large number of users. The project actively uses artificial intelligence technologies, making its support resource-intensive.

Due to the sharp growth in the audience, daily AI operating costs exceeded $1,000. The situation became critical for the small studio, which had not anticipated such a scale of interest in its product.

The developers considered options for ending support for the demo early and even discussed the possibility of taking out a loan to cover current expenses. This is a rare case where a project's success creates financial difficulties for its creators.