Nvidia's Blackwell GPU Powers Ubisoft's Revolutionary AI NPCs; AGI Breakthroughs on Horizon
March 19, 2024
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang introduced the Blackwell platform with its powerful GPU at GTC 2024, poised to bolster Nvidia's position in the AI market.
Huang discussed the future of Artificial General Intelligence, suggesting tests to achieve AGI could be established within 5 years.
Ubisoft's Neo NPC project, developed with Nvidia and Inworld AI, was showcased, featuring AI-driven NPCs with advanced cognitive skills for realistic gaming interactions.
The Neo NPC technology enables more complex character development, with detailed backstories and dialogues for an immersive gaming experience.
Concerns about AI biases and limitations have surfaced, along with skepticism rooted in Ubisoft's past controversies with NFTs, leading to wariness about AI's role in gaming.
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