Ubisoft and NVIDIA's New AI Technology to Revolutionize NPCs in Modern Video Games

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Alejandro Cortez
1 min read
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NVIDIA has partnered with Ubisoft to introduce AI-driven non-playable characters (NPCs) in modern games, utilizing Avatar Cloud Engine (ACE) technology. The innovative NPCs, called ‘NEO NPCs,’ have been designed to engage in real-time interactions and respond to environmental circumstances. This collaboration has given rise to characters with complete backgrounds, conversational memory, and contextual awareness, offering new possibilities for emergent storytelling. With the integration of NVIDIA’s Audio2Face technology, these characters push the boundaries of game design and immersion, emphasizing collaboration and strategic decision-making. The partnership aims to accelerate the development of this technology and implement it in future game titles. NVIDIA's recent unveiling of its next-generation GPUs further reinforces its commitment to AI innovation, promising faster and more efficient processing. The future of gaming is poised for a significant transformation with the advent of these advanced AI capabilities.

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