SMRTR AIJan 15, 2025Engadget

NVIDIA's AI NPCs are a nightmare

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NVIDIA's Avatar Cloud Engine (ACE) is being implemented in games like PUBG and InZOI to power AI companions and generate NPC conversations. However, early demos have been underwhelming, with stilted voices and unnatural interactions. Critics argue that AI-generated characters lack warmth and humanity, potentially detracting from the gaming experience. While NVIDIA's other AI technologies show promise, the use of AI for NPC interactions remains controversial.

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