During a Nvidia tech demo, a journalist interacted with AI-powered non-playable characters (NPCs) and found one named Tae to be surprisingly responsive and imaginative, even retaining long-term memory of their conversations. While the technology is still in development and has its limitations, the potential for AI NPCs in gaming is evident. Companies like Nvidia, Ubisoft, Epic Games, and AMD are investing in this research, and with continued development and feedback, AI NPCs are expected to become more convincing and integrated into gaming experiences.
Convai unveils new features and partnerships at GDC 2024, showcasing its Project Neural Nexus demo with Unity and announcing features like Convai Connect, Narrative Design, Long-term character memory, Multilingual Support, and Modding Framework. The company also partners with Second Life and Stormgate to integrate its AI NPC technology into their games, receiving positive feedback from industry leaders for its potential to drive engagement and utility in virtual worlds and games.
At CES 2024, a journalist interacted with AI-powered video game NPCs created by Nvidia and Convai, engaging in conversations with characters named Jin and Nova. The AI chatbots, while not yet convincingly human-like, demonstrated the potential for interactive dialogue in future games. The conversation engine allows for character customization, memory storage, and personality traits, raising possibilities for immersive and interactive gaming experiences. However, concerns about the impact on voice actors and writers in the game industry persist, as AI technology continues to advance.
