Giving NPCs the power of AI with Convai's Purnendu Mukherjee | E1839

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Nov 2, 2023

Purnendu Mukherjee, CEO and co-founder of Convai, brings his expertise from NVIDIA to the forefront of gaming innovation. He discusses how AI is revolutionizing non-playable characters (NPCs), allowing for dynamic personalities and deep interactivity. Mukherjee delves into the balance of character consistency and innovative mechanics while addressing the ethical implications of AI in gaming. With insights on character customization and meaningful player relationships, this conversation paints a thrilling picture of the future of gaming and emotional engagement.

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ANECDOTE

Ramen Shop Demo

Jensen Huang showcased a Convai demo featuring a ramen shop interaction.
This demo highlighted real-time AI-driven conversations and quest generation.

INSIGHT

AI Characters in Games

AI characters with backstories and knowledge can interact realistically with players.
This opens up possibilities for dynamic quests and personalized gaming experiences.

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Rise of Generative AI

Generative AI's rise is due to increased data, better hardware, and improved AI models.
The future of AI involves multimodal learning, incorporating various data types like video and audio.

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