Frederic Besse, Research Engineering Team Lead at Google DeepMind, specializes in versatile AI agents. He discusses how video games serve as perfect training grounds for AI, allowing agents to learn autonomy in controlled environments. Besse delves into the significance of projects like SIMA and RTx, highlighting their potential to integrate language models and improve adaptability in agents. The conversation also covers the transformation of NPCs in gaming and the challenges of training agents, providing exciting insights into the future of artificial general intelligence.