Ep 30: Using game jams to spur innovation with GenAI and Games (AUDIO ONLY)

Welcome to 'Playing with Inference,' where we explore the intersection of AI and gaming. In this episode, hosts delve into AI's role in game jams and hackathons, featuring guests Remi Kaito and Gabrielle Duciel, co-founders of Arcade.ai. 

They discuss their experiences with winning game AI hackathons, including Supercell's global contest, and how they're enabling anyone to create games effortlessly on the web with Arcade.ai. Discover Remi's early entrepreneurial journey in the Minecraft community and Gabrielle's technical insights, as they share valuable tips for hackathons and the cutting-edge technology behind their platform. Don't miss this fascinating conversation about transforming game development with AI.

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00:00 Introduction to AI in Game Jams and Hackathons
00:16 Meet the Founders: Remi Keto and Gabrielle Dusel
00:56 Remi's Journey: From Minecraft to AI Startups
02:16 Gabrielle's Classical Path to CTO
03:41 Remi's Hackathon Success Stories
04:15 Innovative Game Concepts and AI Integration
08:31 Technical Challenges and Solutions in AI Game Development
13:43 Future of AI in Gaming and Industry Insights
20:44 Hackathons: Strategies, Experiences, and Advice
29:38 The Essence of Hackathons: Ideas Over Tech
30:22 Startup Weekend: A Decade-Old Experience
30:56 Different Approaches to HackathonsU
31:37 Meeting New People at Hackathons
31:54 Introducing Arcade AI
32:26 Arcade AI: Vision and Current Progress
33:04 User Experience and Accessibility in Arcade AI
34:36 The Dual User Base of Arcade AI
41:41 Challenges and Strategies in Game Creation Platforms
44:18 Technological Foundations of Arcade AI
45:50 The Importance of UX in Game Development
53:16 Contextual Tools and AI Integration
55:18 Closing Remarks and Future Prospects

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