Motley Fool Money Data Scientist Hilary Mason on AI and the Future of Fiction
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Jul 13, 2025 Hilary Mason, Co-founder and CEO of Hidden Door, dives into the innovative intersection of AI and storytelling. She discusses how her company transforms literary works into interactive social role-playing games, emphasizing the collaborative role of fans. Hilary also addresses the ethical concerns surrounding AI and authorship, drawing parallels to the impacts of Napster on the music industry. Additionally, she highlights the evolving landscape of entertainment, where traditional boundaries between books, movies, and games are increasingly blurred.
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AI-Powered Roleplaying Games
- Hidden Door uses generative AI to transform any fiction into an online social role-playing game.
Hilary Mason's AI Journey
- Hilary Mason's AI journey began in grad school and led to founding companies focusing on language generation.
Work With Authors Respectfully
- To play in Hidden Door's worlds, fans must access them through authorized agreements with creators.
