The MAD Podcast with Matt Turck

AI at Roblox: Revolutionizing Game Creation | Morgan McGuire from Roblox

Apr 17, 2024

Join Morgan McGuire, Chief Scientist at Roblox, as he delves deep into the platform's AI tools, including AI Code Assist, Material Generator, and ControlNet. Learn how Roblox is revolutionizing game creation and democratizing development. Explore the diverse backgrounds of Roblox team members and the collaborative work environment shaping the future of the gaming industry.

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Quick takeaways

Roblox democratizes game creation for all users, from beginners to professionals.

AI tools like code assist and material generator enhance creativity and efficiency in Roblox.

Roblox's diverse team drives innovation in generative AI for interactive 3D content creation.

Deep dives

Roblox: A Platform for Creative Social Interaction

Roblox is a social platform enabling 3D interactions among users who create their content on the platform. With over 70 million daily active users, Roblox offers various experiences from gaming to educational and social interactions, attracting users of all ages. The company provides safety and communication infrastructure while the community generates content, fostering a vibrant virtual world for millions of users globally.

Introduction

3min

Inside Roblox's AI Development: Empowering Creators with Cutting-Edge Tools

27min

Exploring Generative AI in Game Creation

3min

Revolutionizing Generative AI with Control Nets

5min

Advancements in Building an Open-Source Language-based AI Model

5min

Diverse Backgrounds and Collaborative Work at Roblox

7min

In this episode, we sat down with Morgan McGuire, Chief Scientist of Roblox, and the mind behind the magic of the virtual universe. Together we explore the spectrum of creativity on Roblox, from no-code experiences to professional game development, dive deep into the cutting-edge AI tools Roblox is deploying, and how these tools are democratizing game development.

Tune in to embark on a journey into the heart of creativity, technology, and community with Roblox. This is not just about playing games; it's about creating the future, one experience at a time.

ROBLOX

Website - https://www.roblox.com

Twitter - https://twitter.com/Roblox

Morgan McGuire

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-mcguire-660120210

Twitter - https://twitter.com/casualeffects

FIRSTMARK

Website - https://firstmark.com

Twitter - https://twitter.com/FirstMarkCap

Matt Turck (Managing Director)

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/turck/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/mattturck

(00:00) Intro

(01:05) Roblox is not a game, but a platform

(10:03) How does Roblox leverage Gen AI?

(13:34) How did the company start working on AI?

(21:26) AI Code Assist

(26:30) AI Material Generator

(32:07) ControlNet

(38:36) StarCoder

(43:40) Who works at Roblox?

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The MAD Podcast with Matt Turck

AI at Roblox: Revolutionizing Game Creation | Morgan McGuire from Roblox

Episode guests

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Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Roblox: A Platform for Creative Social Interaction

Roblox's Complex Technical Infrastructure

Empowering Creators with AI Tools

Advancements in Generative AI at Roblox

Diverse Backgrounds Fueling Innovations at Roblox

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