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Giving NPCs the power of AI with Convai's Purnendu Mukherjee | E1839
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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- Open source can incentivize niche data contribution through licenses and blockchain technology.
- AI-powered NPCs in gaming enhance player engagement, storytelling, and immersion, but ethical considerations arise.
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The Power of Open Source and Incentives for Niche Data Contribution
Open source can thrive by creating an incentive system for people to contribute niche data. This can be done through licenses that allow users to input their own data and earn a percentage of the data pool. Centralization may be required to implement this system, and blockchain technology can play a role in facilitating the process.
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