The Inevitable Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Video Games
The video game industry is constantly changing, and one of the most exciting new improvements is the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into games. Just what we need, more technology taking over our lives. As if our obsessions with games weren’t bad enough, now we must deal with AI dictating every aspect of our gaming experience. don’t bother with humans’ creativity and imagination when you can have AI do all the work. Let’s not forget about the personalization thing, let’s just give all of our personal data to the AI so they can tailor the game to our liking. I mean what could possibly go wrong right? For once, we at closetconfessions welcome our artificial friend with open arms.
One way AI will be used in video games is Microsoft’s AI-driven version of Minecraft. Now we don’t even have to bother playing games ourselves, we can just sit back and watch it do it for us. Why have the fulfillment of building things with our own hands when we can just tell the AI what to do and watch everything unfold on itself? Also, don’t waste time and effort to create a game world when an AI can just do it instantly. Talk about creativity, let’s just hope users know that they are not getting the real deal. Honestly, we can’t wait to see how this technology shapes the future of gaming.
AI Replacing Human Workers
While this technology is still in its beginner phase, it shows the capability of AI in the video game industry. With no human creativity, it can be used to create game objects and resources instantly. This could lead to a less artistic and less fun game world. Developers no longer have to spend hours trying to come up with a creative way to make the game great. But hey, who knows, maybe one day we may not even have to play the games ourselves. We can sit back and watch the AI play for us. What a time to be alive right?
However, there are also major concerns about the effect AI can have on the video game industry. One major problem is generated voice acting, which can now replace human voice actors. After years of training and horning their unique talent and skills, it’s easy for an AI to simply replicate the voice actor in just a few seconds. No passion or dedication just a soulless machine without any emotion doing the work of a human. But of cost, this is already causing protests from voice actors who are worried about losing their jobs. Let’s hope those protests make a difference, but who knows, maybe we all may be replaced by AI one day.
Even with these problems, it is obvious that AI will play a major role in the gaming industry in the future. Although, to some developers, this may be a massive breakthrough, however, we will like to stick to the good old-fashioned way, a human touch. Then again, we may have no choice but to hand over our controllers to the AI and admit defeat.
Challenges of Integrating Generative AI in Game Development
Another problem is the ability of game developers to integrate generative AI for practical conversations with NPCs. This will allow the NPC to sound more realistic, however, it can become very manipulative. But some people might enjoy the illusion of realistic interaction with their gaming experience. As mentioned earlier, we will stick to the old fashion way where games challenge and engage on a human level.
Nonetheless, with any new technology, there will always be challenges associated with them. One of the biggest challenges is, whether AI is used responsibly and ethically. This means making sure that AI-generated content is not copied/pasted from other sources. Also, content is not biased and propagates harmful stereotypes which in turn makes the content discriminatory again other groups or individuals.
Another challenge is making sure that AI does not replace human creativity and imagination in the game development process. While it can be extremely efficient and beneficial to game development. Like automating some repetitive tasks, generating the content, and improving game mechanics, it is crucial to acknowledge creativity and uniquely human qualities. AI cannot replace the human unique perspective that developers bring to the table. In fact, game development is a very creative process and because of that creativity, so many games stand out and capture players’ imaginations. Check out our latest article on rising inflation and interest rates, and how the FED is making the situation worst.
