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

Nov 2, 2023

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Convai CEO Purnendu joins Jason to discuss creating an NPC character using Convai, the birth of the generative AI boom, open-source vs. closed AI, and much more!

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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.

Introduction

4min

Creating AI-powered NPCs in Video Games

5min

Exploring the Use of Different Voices for NPCs in Games

2min

Customizable Character Voices and Avatars

9min

AI Power for NPCs & Fitbot: Custom Workout App

2min

AI-Powered NPC Pricing Models

10min

The Importance of Encoding Survival in AI Language Models

4min

The Impact of AI Regulation on Startups and Incumbents

14min

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Today’s show:

Convai CEO Purnendu Mukherjee joins Jason to discuss creating AI-powered NPCs using Convai (6:05), the birth of generative AI (22:17), open-source vs. closed AI (36:01), and much more!

Time stamps:

(0:00) Convai CEO Purnendu Mukherjee joins Jason

(3:54) The motivation behind Convai

(6:05) Purnendu breaks down creating an NPC character using Convai

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(11:36) Demo of character creation using Convai's unique toolset

(17:18) Integrating AI Characters into Game Worlds with Convai

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(22:17) Convai’s business model and the issue game developers have with moving from flat rate to usage-based charges

(25:00) Purnendu reflects on his time at Nvidia

(29:57) The birth of the generative AI boom

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