Nvidia has introduced a new AI service called Nvidia ACE. This AI is intended to primarily support game development and ensure that there are fewer boring characters.
Nvidia presented new technologies in the field of AI at Computex in Taiwan:
- On the one hand, the new AI supercomputer platform called DGX GH200.
- On the other hand, a new service called “Nvidia ACE for Games” aimed at the video game industry.
Especially the new service “ACE” has a lot to offer, as it is expected to provide many new possibilities for gaming.
Nvidia ACE could fundamentally change gaming
On May 28, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang introduced the new service called “Nvidia ACE for Games” at Computex in Taiwan, aimed at the video game industry.
ACE is intended to use AI to make background characters in games more natural and realistic. The AI is not only supposed to take care of the backstory but also ensure that you always receive the appropriate answers from the character in the game (via tomshardware.com)
How well does it work? Huang showcased a game demo in which an NPC named Jin, who runs a ramen noodle shop, speaks with a human player who asked him questions by voice. The replies were appropriate to the NPC’s backstory:
In the demo, the player enters Jin’s ramen shop and asks him (via voice output) how he is doing, and discusses with him that the area has a high crime rate.
Kai asks if he can help, and Jin responds that they need to deal with the criminal Kumon Aoki in the city, as he is responsible for the violence. Kai asks where he can find Aoki, and Jin tells him, after which the user goes on a search.
Many developers see great potential for AI in games
The CEO of the large MMO company Nexon has already stated that modern artificial intelligence can enhance the gaming experience. He mentioned how artificial intelligence is used to quickly provide players with the perfect match in first-person shooters.
And other companies also see much potential in such opportunities. For instance, the giant Microsoft. The company behind the Windows operating system is working on a new AI that is supposed to make raid bosses significantly harder in the future. The AI learns from its mistakes and is expected to better adapt to your abilities:
Microsoft is working on new AI that will make raid bosses in MMOs unbeatable
