Sony's AI PlayStation Characters: A Game Changer
- Mal McCallion
- Mar 20
- 1 min read
Sony is diving into the AI realm with a splash, experimenting with AI-powered characters on PlayStation.
The buzz began when an internal video showcasing a prototype of Aloy from Horizon Forbidden West surfaced, only to be swiftly pulled due to copyright claims. But not before it piqued our curiosity!
This tech marvel, narrated by Sony's Sharwin Raghoebardajal, demonstrates Aloy engaging in real-time conversations with players using voice prompts. Powered by OpenAI’s Whisper for speech-to-text and GPT-4 for dialogue, Aloy’s responses are brought to life with Sony’s Emotional Voice Synthesis and Mockingbird technology for facial animations.
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While currently a PC demo, Sony is testing this tech on PS5 with minimal overhead. Imagine chatting with Aloy as you navigate the wilds—though it does raise questions about player immersion and the role of voice actors.
Sony isn’t alone in this AI quest. Nvidia and Microsoft are also exploring AI-driven NPCs, hinting at a future where game narratives could evolve dynamically. However, this innovation brings concerns about AI's impact on game development and the creative process, especially amidst industry layoffs.
As we gear up for the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, Sony’s AI experiments are sure to spark lively debates on the future of gaming. Will AI characters become the norm, or is this just a passing phase? Stay tuned, game changers!
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