Nvidia Partners with Convai to Create AI-Powered NPCs for Video Games

Major Game Developers Adopt Technology Amid Controversy Over AI Use in Game Development

Nvidia has partnered with AI company Convai to create AI-powered non-player characters (NPCs) for video games, which can interact with players and their environments beyond the need for human scripting.
Several major game developers, including Ubisoft, Tencent, NetEase Games, and Genshin Impact developer MiHoYo, are already using Nvidia's new technology in their game development.
The technology allows characters to navigate complex instructions, display emotional awareness, and engage in organic interactions, transforming the narrative and interactivity of games.
However, Nvidia has not disclosed what data is being used to train the AI, leading to concerns among voice actors that their voices may be used without their explicit permission.
Despite the potential benefits, the use of AI in game development has sparked controversy, with critics arguing that it could lead to job losses and unpredictable NPC behavior.