I would probably follow whatever Farama is doing, https://farama.org/projects especially any of the (MO) multi-objective stuff ...

Assume you have seen Ed's latest on CNBC as well ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtmPccUTDP8

As a developer on the game (0AD) I must say I find it way more relaxing than RA and Starcraft(n) and easier to manage with only 4 basic resources. As for the AI challenge on all of these games it comes down to how fast you analyze random terrains and the most optimized opening build order - something they (RTS) all share in common.

Would really be nice if they did the same with their ads, but don't see that happening

The ads are labeled, much more so than the AI generated content.

No they need to label ads that are AI. Youtube is flooded with scam ads made with AI and they consistently ignore reports. They even pretend to not be able to do anything about ads impersonating people to promote crypto scams.

The same could really be said for Quantum/Shor IMO.

Some of this has to also do w/ the environment. If you have a solid weekend pickup game of any kind and a park/rink/court closes it is pretty much the end of that group, as much as you might try to find another spot it is never the same.