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Your next best friend may be 100% AI w/ Purnendu Mukherjee

Jun 18, 2024
Purnendu Mukherjee, CEO of Convai, discusses the evolution of AI NPCs in gaming and the potential impact of lifelike AI characters in both gaming and non-gaming scenarios. The conversation explores the authoring of AI-powered NPC experiences and the advancements in AI technology to create more human-like interactions.
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Quick takeaways

  • Advancements in AI enable NPCs to offer dynamic, real-time responses in gaming worlds.
  • AI NPCs raise ethical concerns about player relationships and privacy, requiring a balance in engagement.

Deep dives

Evolution of NPC Interactions in Video Games

NPCs in video games have evolved from simple, scripted characters in text-based adventures to dynamic personalities like Cortana in Halo, providing more immersive experiences. With generative AI, NPCs can now react in real-time and offer more varied responses, enhancing interactions and game worlds' realism.

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