In todays class we had a lecture on AI, looking at how we can manage it in design. We looked specifically at how AI can be used for storytelling and content creation. Creativity is something that humans are great at, so how can use machines to enhance this creativity using it’s power to analyse vast amounts of data?
Meta is allowing us to separate our minds from our body, being able to explore worlds without physically being there. It is primarily used for gaming, but can be used to go to concerts, socialise with friends, and can act as a user interface than can be controlled with your hands. From the outside you look a bit stupid with one on, but inside you can be doing pretty much anything you want.
As a class we jotted down some of our ideas as to what we thought were the pros and cons of AI for storytelling and content creation. A lot of the same answers kept coming up such as, it is more efficient, can quickly give us ideas, and has a wide range of knowledge. One person noted down that it can translate languages, which is extremely useful for international students doing essays. The cons were that there is a lot of ethical concerns, it can make errors, and that it only uses existing data, and cannot create any new information, therefore some sources may be outdated and inapplicable to users research.
The difference of quality between new AI images/ videos and real photos and videos is very minimal, showcasing the advances that AI has on the world as we see it. However, this may come with some issues, AI is able to create images and videos that are that detailed, that it may provide false information based on the creator and message perceived.
An example of this is the Hurricane Helena, where it was portrayed as the worst hurricane in a long time, but AI images of a realistic girl ad dog has gone viral for the impact it has had. This is not a visual representation of the outcome with the hurricane, therefore providing a false narrative to viewers and causing a negative impact on the public and factual information about the hurricane.
Overall, I think that the rise in Ai creation of images can be positive but it is heavily unbalanced by the negative impact that opportunities to sway the media in a negative fashion, based on personal beliefs and ideologies of the creator.
AI and game design.
AI and Game design is good as it helps developers create graphics, characters, dialogue and the storytelling aspect too. An example of this is how AI has even been used in several high-profile titles, including No Man's Sky, Persona, Hades, and Diablo. An example of a generative AI game with AI NPCs is Cygnus Enterprises whose companion character PEA is powered by generative AI.
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AI in game design refers to the use of AI techniques to create a more engaging and responsive gameplay experiences. This can include NPC (Non Player Character) behaviour, procedural content generation, and adapting game difficulty based on player performance. AI can help make games feel more dynamic and immersive by allowing characters to react intelligently to player actions and creating unique challenges. By integrating AI, game designers can enhance user experience, making games more enjoyable and tailored to individual players styles.
