Ep 26: Games, AI, and Agents to Amplify QA Testing with Jan Schnyder

In this episode of 'Playing with Inference,' hosts discuss AI-powered QA and agent-based QA testing in gaming with Jan Schnyder, co-founder and CEO of Nunu AI. Jan shares insights on how Nunu AI is building advanced AI agents to play and test games, the complexities of automated game testing, and the future of AI in QA. 

The conversation also explores the intersection of robotics, game development, and artificial intelligence, along with the challenges of replicating human-like testing behaviors and understanding game intent. Join us for a deep dive into the cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of game quality assurance.

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00:00 Introduction to AI and Games
00:10 Meet Jans Schnyder: Co-founder of Nunu AI
01:51 The Intersection of Robotics and AI in Gaming
02:16 Challenges and Innovations in Game Testing
08:47 The Role of QA in Game Development
13:30 AI's Impact on QA and Game Development
17:13 Future of AI in Game Testing
24:19 Exploring AI's Capabilities in Game Testing
32:56 The Challenge of Evaluating Game Fun with AI
33:35 AI's Role in Game Testing and Data Science
35:03 The Importance of Context in AI Decision Making
39:24 Speed vs. Intelligence Trade-offs in AI
40:58 Benchmarking AI Performance in Games
42:51 Exploring AI Native Games and Testing
48:23 The Future of AI in Game Development
53:12 Marketing and Public Perception of AI in Games
57:17 Generalization and Innovation in AI
01:00:06 Closing Thoughts and Future Prospects

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