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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sarah Parvini

Can AI make video games more immersive? Some studios turn to AI-fueled NPCs for more interaction

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For decades, video games have relied on scripted, stilted interactions with non-player characters to help shepherd gamers in their journeys. But as artificial intelligence technology improves, game studios are experimenting with generative AI to help build environments, assist game writers in crafting NPC dialogue and lend video games the improvisational spontaneity once reserved for table-top role-playing games.

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