Playing With Inference

playingwithinference

A podcast focused on the intersection of Generative AI and Games, trying to move past the hype and noise and talk with folks building in the space about real lessons learned and the current state of things.

  1. 5 天前 · 影片

    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. New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday. Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H 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 Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI

    1 小時 1 分鐘
  2. 5 天前

    Ep 26: Games, AI, and Agents to Amplify QA Testing with Jan Schnyder (AUDIO ONLY)

    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. New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday. Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H 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 Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI

    1 小時 1 分鐘
  3. 10月22日

    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 Inference 00:16 Meet Julian Togelius: AI and Games Expert 01:54 The Concept of Infinite Games 04:00 Technological and Design Challenges 10:15 Player Adaptation and Customization 18:15 Game Design and AI Integration 35:20 The Future of AI in Games 37:29 The Role of Traditional Game Engines 38:07 Exploring Infinite Craft 38:59 AI in Game Mechanics 40:32 Rulings Over Rules: A New Approach 46:04 Challenges of AI in Gaming 48:27 Economic Viability of AI in Games 54:52 Artificial General Intelligence 58:23 Alpha Arena: AI Trading Bots 01:03:56 Advice for Aspiring Game Developers Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI

    1 小時 8 分鐘
  4. 10月22日 · 影片

    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 Inference 00:16 Meet Julian Togelius: AI and Games Expert 01:54 The Concept of Infinite Games 04:00 Technological and Design Challenges 10:15 Player Adaptation and Customization 18:15 Game Design and AI Integration 35:20 The Future of AI in Games 37:29 The Role of Traditional Game Engines 38:07 Exploring Infinite Craft 38:59 AI in Game Mechanics 40:32 Rulings Over Rules: A New Approach 46:04 Challenges of AI in Gaming 48:27 Economic Viability of AI in Games 54:52 Artificial General Intelligence 58:23 Alpha Arena: AI Trading Bots 01:03:56 Advice for Aspiring Game Developers Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI

    1 小時 8 分鐘
  5. 9月30日

    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 Inference 00:13 Meet Brian Tanner: CEO and Co-Founder of Artificial Agency 00:42 The Origin Story of Artificial Agency 00:58 The Simulacra Paper and Its Impact 02:37 Developing Agentic Behavior in Games 04:40 Understanding the Behavior Engine 06:27 Challenges in Game Development with AI 07:04 The Role of Cloud-Based Inference in Gaming 08:06 Exploring AI-Driven Game Mechanics 11:32 Testing and Evaluating AI Behavior 21:36 Guardrails and Ethical Considerations in AI 24:52 Transitioning from DeepMind to Game Development 32:08 Surprising Challenges in AI and Game Development 33:49 Building Intuition in AI Systems 34:13 Hands-On Training and Example Content 35:12 Player Intuition and Game Design 36:36 Learning from Player Feedback 40:04 The Future of AI in Games 46:27 Challenges and Innovations in AI Game Development 55:48 Partnering with Innovators 01:02:21 Closing Thoughts and Future Events Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI

    1 小時 6 分鐘
  6. 9月30日 · 影片

    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 Inference 00:13 Meet Brian Tanner: CEO and Co-Founder of Artificial Agency 00:42 The Origin Story of Artificial Agency 00:58 The Simulacra Paper and Its Impact 02:37 Developing Agentic Behavior in Games 04:40 Understanding the Behavior Engine 06:27 Challenges in Game Development with AI 07:04 The Role of Cloud-Based Inference in Gaming 08:06 Exploring AI-Driven Game Mechanics 11:32 Testing and Evaluating AI Behavior 21:36 Guardrails and Ethical Considerations in AI 24:52 Transitioning from DeepMind to Game Development 32:08 Surprising Challenges in AI and Game Development 33:49 Building Intuition in AI Systems 34:13 Hands-On Training and Example Content 35:12 Player Intuition and Game Design 36:36 Learning from Player Feedback 40:04 The Future of AI in Games 46:27 Challenges and Innovations in AI Game Development 55:48 Partnering with Innovators 01:02:21 Closing Thoughts and Future Events Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI

    1 小時 6 分鐘

簡介

A podcast focused on the intersection of Generative AI and Games, trying to move past the hype and noise and talk with folks building in the space about real lessons learned and the current state of things.

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