Jalwa are leveraging AI to create immersive experiences that keep players engaged and immersed. But, as the tech evolves, it has led to questions about ethics, safety, and the impact on jobs. This article explores the documented benefits of using AI games for education, the key elements of successful implementation, the state of the art in learning games, real-world examples in secondary schools, expert opinions, skepticism, and the global status of adoption.
The latest in AI gaming is generative AI that generates unique content based on the player’s actions. Games like 1001 Nights or Futurable showcase this new capability and showcase a potential future for the industry.
How AI Helps Create Better Game UIs
Another example is Tacoma, where players investigate a derelict space station and discover the mysterious fate of its crew through recordings and communications with ODIN, the ship’s governing AI. The game demonstrates the power of AI to convey human emotion and character, and its ability to engage with players in a way that is unique to this genre of gaming.
Other examples are the use of behavior trees to model NPCs and automate tasks, the application of pathfinding AI to calculate optimal routes for NPCs, and the inclusion of dynamic AI that reflects or combines the NPC’s actions with those of other NPCs or the player. These advanced applications of AI in gaming are delivering an unprecedented level of engagement with the player and will drive the industry forward.
