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World Congress 2024 • Aug 20, 2024 • Session details

How AI is shaping our games

Johanna Pirker

Why do game developers intentionally design flawed AI? Explore how crafting artificial stupidity and analyzing player telemetry creates the ultimate illusion of intelligence.

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#1 about 4 min

Introduction to how games drive artificial intelligence innovation

Video game requirements consistently drive global artificial intelligence innovation and major technological hardware advancements.

#2 about 4 min

Historical context and the core definition of artificial intelligence

Historical hype cycles show how artificial intelligence models imitate complex actions while risking acquired algorithmic biases.

#3 about 8 min

Creating the illusion of intelligence and choice in gameplay

Non-player characters are generated to provide an illusion of intelligence and freedom without frustrating human players.

#4 about 9 min

Using machine learning models to play and test games

Training machine learning models on complex real-time strategy games automates testing and balances digital environments.

#5 about 3 min

Generating game content procedurally to optimize memory and replayability

Procedural generation techniques dynamically create expansive virtual worlds and assets within restricted computational resources.

#6 about 3 min

Clustering player data to understand behavioral profiles and progression

Applying machine learning clustering methods to behavioral profiles tracks player habits and identifies optimal flow channels.

#7 about 4 min

Integrating artificial intelligence algorithms as primary game design mechanics

Making artificial intelligence algorithms the core of gameplay requires visualizing underlying mechanics and training conceptual models.

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Enhancing player experience through humanly mediated artificial intelligence

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Evolving from procedural generation to generative artificial intelligence storytelling

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