Playing With Inference

Ep 25: The challenge of designing ai-native games today (AUDIO ONLY)

In this episode of 'Playing With Inference,' the podcast dives deep into the future of AI in gaming with special guest Julian Togelius, an authority in the intersection of AI and games. Julian discusses the concept of infinite games, where AI-generated content can create endless replayability. The conversation moves through the technological hurdles and design challenges that come with implementing advanced AI in games, focusing on how AI can adapt to individual players. Julian also provides insights into the business models necessary for sustaining AI-driven games and shares his thoughts on the economic definition of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Whether you're a game developer or AI enthusiast, this episode offers invaluable perspectives on the evolving landscape of AI-native games.
The tweet that started the conversation: https://x.com/togelius/status/1976287247222689985
New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday.Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H
00:00 Introduction to Playing With Inference00:16 Meet Julian Togelius: AI and Games Expert01:54 The Concept of Infinite Games04:00 Technological and Design Challenges10:15 Player Adaptation and Customization18:15 Game Design and AI Integration35:20 The Future of AI in Games37:29 The Role of Traditional Game Engines38:07 Exploring Infinite Craft38:59 AI in Game Mechanics40:32 Rulings Over Rules: A New Approach46:04 Challenges of AI in Gaming48:27 Economic Viability of AI in Games54:52 Artificial General Intelligence58:23 Alpha Arena: AI Trading Bots01:03:56 Advice for Aspiring Game Developers
Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI

Ep 25: The challenge of designing ai-native games today

In this episode of 'Playing With Inference,' the podcast dives deep into the future of AI in gaming with special guest Julian Togelius, an authority in the intersection of AI and games. Julian discusses the concept of infinite games, where AI-generated content can create endless replayability. The conversation moves through the technological hurdles and design challenges that come with implementing advanced AI in games, focusing on how AI can adapt to individual players. Julian also provides insights into the business models necessary for sustaining AI-driven games and shares his thoughts on the economic definition of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Whether you're a game developer or AI enthusiast, this episode offers invaluable perspectives on the evolving landscape of AI-native games.
The tweet that started the conversation: https://x.com/togelius/status/1976287247222689985
New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday.Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H
00:00 Introduction to Playing With Inference00:16 Meet Julian Togelius: AI and Games Expert01:54 The Concept of Infinite Games04:00 Technological and Design Challenges10:15 Player Adaptation and Customization18:15 Game Design and AI Integration35:20 The Future of AI in Games37:29 The Role of Traditional Game Engines38:07 Exploring Infinite Craft38:59 AI in Game Mechanics40:32 Rulings Over Rules: A New Approach46:04 Challenges of AI in Gaming48:27 Economic Viability of AI in Games54:52 Artificial General Intelligence58:23 Alpha Arena: AI Trading Bots01:03:56 Advice for Aspiring Game Developers
Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI

Ep 24: Recap of SF Tech Week and Preview of LA Events (AUDIO ONLY)

In this episode of Playing With Inference, the hosts recap their recent event during SF Tech Week, highlighting the dynamic atmosphere, the variety of game demos, and the engaging conversations with industry professionals. They discuss the setup of the event, the types of games showcased, and the importance of building a community around AI and games. They also preview their upcoming event in LA Tech Week and express excitement about future initiatives like game jams and hackathons. Special thanks are given to sponsors and partners who made the event possible. Join the discussion as they explore the state of AI games and the importance of community building in this evolving space.
New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday.Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H
00:00 Introduction and Event Overview00:14 Recap of the SF Event00:23 Event Setup and Demos02:09 Conversations and Insights13:36 Community Growth and Enthusiasm19:19 Upcoming LA Event22:20 Future Plans and Closing Remarks
Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI

Ep 24: Recap of SF Tech Week and Preview of LA Events

In this episode of Playing With Inference, the hosts recap their recent event during SF Tech Week, highlighting the dynamic atmosphere, the variety of game demos, and the engaging conversations with industry professionals. They discuss the setup of the event, the types of games showcased, and the importance of building a community around AI and games. They also preview their upcoming event in LA Tech Week and express excitement about future initiatives like game jams and hackathons. Special thanks are given to sponsors and partners who made the event possible. Join the discussion as they explore the state of AI games and the importance of community building in this evolving space.
New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday.Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H
00:00 Introduction and Event Overview00:14 Recap of the SF Event00:23 Event Setup and Demos02:09 Conversations and Insights13:36 Community Growth and Enthusiasm19:19 Upcoming LA Event22:20 Future Plans and Closing Remarks
Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI

Ep 23: Searching for new ai-native game primitives (AUDIO ONLY)

Welcome to another episode of 'Playing With Inference,' where we delve into the fascinating intersection of generative AI and gaming. 
In this episode, we explore AI game primitives and the innovative mechanics that allow for the creation of entirely new gaming experiences. Our special guest, Brian Tanner, CEO and co-founder of Artificial Agency, joins us to discuss his journey from being a research engineer at DeepMind specializing in reinforcement learning to launching a startup focused on building behavior engines for AI-driven games. 
Brian shares intriguing stories, including encounters with emergent behaviors in AI agents, and sheds light on how his team is navigating the challenges of creating tools for a market that is still unfolding. Whether you're an AI enthusiast, a game developer, or just curious about the future of interactive entertainment, this episode is packed with fascinating insights. 
New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday.Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H
00:00 Introduction to Playing With Inference00:13 Meet Brian Tanner: CEO and Co-Founder of Artificial Agency00:42 The Origin Story of Artificial Agency00:58 The Simulacra Paper and Its Impact02:37 Developing Agentic Behavior in Games04:40 Understanding the Behavior Engine06:27 Challenges in Game Development with AI07:04 The Role of Cloud-Based Inference in Gaming08:06 Exploring AI-Driven Game Mechanics11:32 Testing and Evaluating AI Behavior21:36 Guardrails and Ethical Considerations in AI24:52 Transitioning from DeepMind to Game Development32:08 Surprising Challenges in AI and Game Development33:49 Building Intuition in AI Systems34:13 Hands-On Training and Example Content35:12 Player Intuition and Game Design36:36 Learning from Player Feedback40:04 The Future of AI in Games46:27 Challenges and Innovations in AI Game Development55:48 Partnering with Innovators01:02:21 Closing Thoughts and Future Events
Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI

Ep 23: Searching for new ai-native game primitives

Welcome to another episode of 'Playing With Inference,' where we delve into the fascinating intersection of generative AI and gaming. 
In this episode, we explore AI game primitives and the innovative mechanics that allow for the creation of entirely new gaming experiences. Our special guest, Brian Tanner, CEO and co-founder of Artificial Agency, joins us to discuss his journey from being a research engineer at DeepMind specializing in reinforcement learning to launching a startup focused on building behavior engines for AI-driven games. 
Brian shares intriguing stories, including encounters with emergent behaviors in AI agents, and sheds light on how his team is navigating the challenges of creating tools for a market that is still unfolding. Whether you're an AI enthusiast, a game developer, or just curious about the future of interactive entertainment, this episode is packed with fascinating insights. 
New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday.Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H
00:00 Introduction to Playing With Inference00:13 Meet Brian Tanner: CEO and Co-Founder of Artificial Agency00:42 The Origin Story of Artificial Agency00:58 The Simulacra Paper and Its Impact02:37 Developing Agentic Behavior in Games04:40 Understanding the Behavior Engine06:27 Challenges in Game Development with AI07:04 The Role of Cloud-Based Inference in Gaming08:06 Exploring AI-Driven Game Mechanics11:32 Testing and Evaluating AI Behavior21:36 Guardrails and Ethical Considerations in AI24:52 Transitioning from DeepMind to Game Development32:08 Surprising Challenges in AI and Game Development33:49 Building Intuition in AI Systems34:13 Hands-On Training and Example Content35:12 Player Intuition and Game Design36:36 Learning from Player Feedback40:04 The Future of AI in Games46:27 Challenges and Innovations in AI Game Development55:48 Partnering with Innovators01:02:21 Closing Thoughts and Future Events
Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI

Ep 22: Exploring advances in voice AI for games (AUDIO ONLY)

Join the 'Playing with Inference' podcast as hosts discuss the impact of generative AI on voice applications within gaming, featuring guest Bart Krol. 
The episode delves into Bart's experiences from his deep engineering background and recent work with a Y Combinator startup focused on voice AI. From reminiscing about Riot Games to tackling the complexities of creating AI-driven Dungeon Masters for tabletop role-playing games, Bart shares insights on overcoming technical challenges and the nuances of voice interaction in games. 
Explore the future of AI in storytelling, user interfaces, and the unique complications faced by AI game development in this enlightening conversation.
Check out Bart's project: https://www.immersiveplay.io/
New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday.Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H
00:00 Introduction to Voice AI in Gaming00:13 Guest Introduction: Bart Kroll's Journey00:51 The Spark of Voice AI in Gaming02:09 Challenges and Innovations in Voice AI02:42 Voice AI User Interfaces and Applications05:20 Natural Language and User Experience10:10 Technical Insights and Future Directions22:24 Latency and Performance in Voice AI30:51 Exploring Advanced AI Models31:55 Emerging Technologies in AI34:30 Voice Generation and Ethical Concerns42:49 Challenges in AI-Powered Tabletop RPGs51:38 Adapting Rule Systems for AI01:00:23 Future of AI in Gaming01:02:16 Conclusion and Contact Information
Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI

Ep 22: Exploring advances in voice AI for games

Join the 'Playing with Inference' podcast as hosts discuss the impact of generative AI on voice applications within gaming, featuring guest Bart Krol. 
The episode delves into Bart's experiences from his deep engineering background and recent work with a Y Combinator startup focused on voice AI. From reminiscing about Riot Games to tackling the complexities of creating AI-driven Dungeon Masters for tabletop role-playing games, Bart shares insights on overcoming technical challenges and the nuances of voice interaction in games. 
Explore the future of AI in storytelling, user interfaces, and the unique complications faced by AI game development in this enlightening conversation.
Check out Bart's project: https://www.immersiveplay.io/
New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday.Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H
00:00 Introduction to Voice AI in Gaming00:13 Guest Introduction: Bart Kroll's Journey00:51 The Spark of Voice AI in Gaming02:09 Challenges and Innovations in Voice AI02:42 Voice AI User Interfaces and Applications05:20 Natural Language and User Experience10:10 Technical Insights and Future Directions22:24 Latency and Performance in Voice AI30:51 Exploring Advanced AI Models31:55 Emerging Technologies in AI34:30 Voice Generation and Ethical Concerns42:49 Challenges in AI-Powered Tabletop RPGs51:38 Adapting Rule Systems for AI01:00:23 Future of AI in Gaming01:02:16 Conclusion and Contact Information
Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI

Ep 21: Prompt-to-Game? Testing the limits of AI game gen (AUDIO ONLY)

Join the latest episode of 'Playing With Inference' as the hosts dive into the fascinating world of AI-driven game creation with Jani Penttinen, CEO and co-founder of Bitmagic. 
Jani shares the journey of Bitmagic, from starting as an online role-playing game during the COVID-19 pandemic to multiple iterations in the prompt-to-game space. Explore the technical challenges, iterations of the platform, and the potential future where anyone can create engaging games using AI. 
Tune in for an insightful conversation on the past, present, and future of AI in gaming.
New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday.Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H
00:00 Introduction and Congratulations00:20 Exploring Gen AI in Gaming00:46 Guest Introduction: Jani Penttinen01:22 The Origin Story of Bitmagic03:40 Pivoting to a New Vision06:57 Bitmagic's Vision and Goals08:24 Challenges and Innovations in Game Creation18:12 The Importance of Remix Culture26:21 Generative AI and Asset Creation33:19 Evolution of Bitmagic35:12 Unity vs Unreal: Tool Differences36:05 Transition to WebGL and Mini Version38:25 Challenges with Unity and WebGL39:23 Exploring Web GPU and Future Prospects49:46 AI Integration in Game Development55:20 Balancing AI and Game Development56:16 AI Expertise and Game Development01:06:02 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI

Ep 21: Prompt-to-Game? Testing the limits of AI game gen

Join the latest episode of 'Playing With Inference' as the hosts dive into the fascinating world of AI-driven game creation with Jani Penttinen, CEO and co-founder of Bitmagic. 
Jani shares the journey of Bitmagic, from starting as an online role-playing game during the COVID-19 pandemic to multiple iterations in the prompt-to-game space. Explore the technical challenges, iterations of the platform, and the potential future where anyone can create engaging games using AI. 
Tune in for an insightful conversation on the past, present, and future of AI in gaming.
New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday.Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H
00:00 Introduction and Congratulations00:20 Exploring Gen AI in Gaming00:46 Guest Introduction: Jani Penttinen01:22 The Origin Story of Bitmagic03:40 Pivoting to a New Vision06:57 Bitmagic's Vision and Goals08:24 Challenges and Innovations in Game Creation18:12 The Importance of Remix Culture26:21 Generative AI and Asset Creation33:19 Evolution of Bitmagic35:12 Unity vs Unreal: Tool Differences36:05 Transition to WebGL and Mini Version38:25 Challenges with Unity and WebGL39:23 Exploring Web GPU and Future Prospects49:46 AI Integration in Game Development55:20 Balancing AI and Game Development56:16 AI Expertise and Game Development01:06:02 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI