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The TED AI Show: Your next best friend may be 100% AI w/ Purnendu Mukherjee
Jun 18, 2024
Purnendu Mukherjee, CEO of Convai, discusses the evolution of NPCs with human-like conversational abilities in video games. The podcast explores the emotional impact of AI companions like Cortana and the potential of AI characters in gaming and beyond, emphasizing meaningful interactions and memories. The conversation also delves into creating universally accessible AI characters and the limitations in interactions with AI anime characters.
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Quick takeaways
- Generative AI enhances NPC interactions in video games, creating dynamic and lifelike characters.
- Convey platform fosters deeper connections between players and NPCs through human-like conversational abilities.
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Evolution of NPC Interactions
NPC interactions in video games have evolved from basic commands in early text-based games to dynamic, lifelike characters like Cortana in Halo. The emergence of generative AI allows NPCs to react dynamically in real time, enhancing immersion and interactivity in virtual worlds.
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