AI agents to behave like 'believable humans' in 'artificial society' 🚶‍♀️

💬 Have you ever imagined a world where pixels come to life, and AI-generated personas 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️ roam freely, creating their own stories?

🤖 Enter Smallville, a simulated AI-driven virtual world 🌐, a brainchild of Google and Stanford researchers. In this virtual realm, 25 human-like characters, powered by ChatGPT, learn, plan, and adapt just like you and me, making great strides in AI research.

Sound familiar? It closely mirrors the narrative of ‘Free Guy’, the 2021 blockbuster that flows the adventures of an AI NPC (Non-Playable Character) who, in an audacious act of defiance, transcends his coded constraints and fearlessly sets forth on a thrilling mission to engage as an equal with human players. Imagine the same scenario but with an added touch of vintage charm - a simulation that exudes an 8-bit aesthetic.

The advent of Smallville, sparks a conversation around a plethora of consequences particularly in video gaming and Metaverse development. No longer merely mindless avatars, NPCs can now create immersive and dynamic experiences for players. The ripple effect reaches businesses too, offering a fresh, invaluable tool that enhances digital workplace simulations or even customer service bots, providing humanized interactions. 🤝

But it is wise to tread cautiously into this brave new digital world underpinned by AI. While generative AI has the potential to redefine our digital landscape, ethical concerns, such as inappropriate parasocial relationships, or misinformation, beckon further discussions.

The power of artificial intelligence is rapidly advancing, and businesses must seize this opportunity to harness the potential of AI in a meaningful and responsible way.

How do you foresee the impact of generative AI in your industry or business? ✨

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Read the article: https://www.vice.com/en/article/z3mvj3/google-tells-ai-agents-to-behave-like-believable-humans-to-create-artificial-society

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