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Leaked Sony Video Demonstrates AI-Powered Conversations with Horizon’s Aloy

The prototype showcases AI-driven dialogue and facial animations for PlayStation characters, sparking discussions about its implications for gaming and voice acting.

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Overview

  • A leaked internal video reveals Sony's prototype of an AI-powered Aloy from Horizon Forbidden West, capable of holding conversations with players via voice prompts.
  • The demonstration uses OpenAI’s Whisper for speech-to-text, GPT-4 and Llama 3 for conversation generation, and Sony's Mockingbird for facial animations.
  • Sony clarified that the AI-powered Aloy is a prototype, developed alongside Guerrilla Games, and not intended for public release or as a finished product.
  • Critics have described the interactions as awkward and unnatural, raising questions about the technology's readiness and its potential impact on voice actors and game development.
  • The leak has reignited broader industry debates about the role of AI in gaming, with concerns about creativity, job displacement, and the future of human-driven storytelling.