Growth Masterminds: mobile growth podcast

The future of AI in games with Roblox chief scientist Morgan McGuire

Aug 27, 2024

Morgan McGuire, Roblox's chief scientist and AI pioneer, dives into the transformative potential of AI in game development. He discusses how players might soon create games just by using their voices, marking a revolution in accessibility. The conversation explores AI's role in safety moderation, particularly for younger users, and the challenges of voice moderation. McGuire highlights Roblox's impressive growth, boasting 380 million monthly users, and the platform's commitment to democratizing creativity in gaming through generative AI.

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Quick takeaways

Voice-driven game development enables creators to design games interactively, democratizing the process for those without technical skills.

Roblox's innovative AI-driven safety measures foster a secure community environment, emphasizing constructive moderation to protect younger users.

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The Future of Game Development with AI

Voice-driven game development is becoming a reality, allowing creators to design games interactively by simply speaking to the system. This shift implies that instead of traditional methods involving typing and using a mouse, developers will eventually rely on AI to interpret their intentions and create dynamic game elements through voice commands. The implementation of a new Avatar Auto Setup feature exemplifies this advancement, enabling users to design their own unique 3D personas rather than selecting from predefined options. Such innovations suggest that creativity will be more accessible to those lacking technical skills, effectively democratizing game development.

Intro

3min

Roblox's Unprecedented Growth and Global Expansion

5min

AI Safety in Gaming

18min

Empowering Creators: AI in Gaming

10min

Enhancing AI Efficiency in Gaming for a Sustainable Future

4min

Can you imagine creating a game with your voice? It's kind of the ultimate low code, no code scenario. In this Growth Masterminds, Roblox chief scientist Morgan McGuire chats with host John Koetsier about the future of AI in games. With 380 million monthly users, Roblox is at the forefront of AI-driven game development and community building. They discuss groundbreaking advancements in generative AI, safety moderation, and real-time interactions. They also chat about how AI is democratizing game creation, enhancing safety with voice moderation, and preparing for a future where games can be made entirely with voice commands. 00:00 Introduction to AI in Game Development 01:30 Roblox's 4D AI Initiative 03:26 Roblox's Impressive Growth 07:50 AI and Safety on Roblox 10:45 Voice Moderation and Future Plans 20:11 Open Model and Voice Safety Breakthroughs 20:47 Native Language Translation and AI Insights 22:08 Human Communication and Cultural Commonalities 23:50 AI Moderation and Future Potential 25:22 Generative AI and Content Creation 25:53 Roblox's Growth and User-Generated Content 28:09 AI Tools for 3D Content Creation 31:01 Quality and Community in Roblox 34:15 Social Roleplaying and Unique Experiences 36:07 Challenges and Future of AI in Gaming 39:27 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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