Sony patents AI-generated in-game podcasts voiced by game characters, sparking backlash
Sony has patented personalized AI-generated podcasts that would use the voices of video game characters to deliver in-game news, tips, and cross-promotions, potentially surfacing other games; the article criticizes the idea as unnecessary, environmentally taxing, and potentially harmful to immersion, while raising concerns about voice-actor compensation and the broader use of advertising in games.