Ubisoft's AI Neo NPC claims met with skepticism
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Ubisoft unveiled prototype AI-powered "Neo NPCs" at GDC that can have dynamic conversations and emotions, but the claims seem overblown.
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The NPCs are meant to create deeper connections with players and lead to emergent storytelling, but the descriptions are confusing jargon-filled sales pitches.
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Ubisoft claims the Neo NPCs have unprecedented cognitive abilities, but their track record with ideas like NFTs and VR makes their boasts hard to trust.
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The team emphasizes Neo NPC personalities will be written by people, with AI used to have fluid conversations, but questions remain about whether this will really enhance immersion.
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There are valid doubts that this experimental tech will actually produce compelling characters compared to good writing and design, much like Baldur's Gate 3's great NPCs.