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Sony is testing AI for Horizon Forbidden West and fans hate it - Softonic
If they were expecting a different kind of reaction, they are completely disconnected from what is happening in the world A leaked video has revealed an artificial intelligence version of the character Aloy from Horizon Forbidden West, having a conversation with Sharwin Raghoebardajal, director of
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Sony's made an AI-generated Aloy. Does it not see the irony?
Video game companies seem much more keen than gamers to add more generative AI to games. Now it turns out that Sony is experimenting with fully fledged AI-generated characters. For its first test - or at least the first we've seen - Sony picked perhaps the most inappropriate subject: Ahoy from the
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Future PlayStation games could have AI-powered characters, if this leaked prototype of Aloy is anything to go by
This could be an hint at the future use of AI in PlayStation games Future PlayStation games could have generative AI-powered characters if this leak is anything to go by. A video posted by X (formerly Twitter) user Oliver Darko shows what appears to be leaked footage of a presentation by Sharwin
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Sony hides evidence of AI being used to generate iconic PlayStation characters
TL;DR: A recent leak reveals Sony is using AI to develop iconic PlayStation characters, resulting in a noticeable decline in quality. Sony appears to be experimenting with feeding artificial intelligence systems assets from its staple franchises and asking it to recreate iconic characters from
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Sony is experimenting with AI characters
It appears that Sony is taking a big step forwards with its AI investment, as it looks to experiment with AI characters. A prototype of Aloy from the Horizon games has been shown in a video doing the rounds on the internet. The video was given to The Verge by an anonymous sender, before it was
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Sony demos an AI-powered PlayStation character
A since-deleted video shows Aloy from Horizon Forbidden West. Sony has used AI to imbue a PlayStation character with the ability to converse with a player, The Verge reports. A source shared a since-deleted video with the publication featuring an AI-powered version of Aloy from Horizon Forbidden
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Sony is experimenting with AI-powered PlayStation characters, ironically chooses Horizon's Aloy to demonstrate
A new leak has revealed PlayStation maker Sony is working on AI-driven characters, including Aloy from the Horizon series, which seems like a somewhat ironic choice given she is a character growing up in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by rogue AI-controlled machines. The leaked footage shows
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'Creepy,' 'ghastly,' 'rancid': Viewers react to leaked video of Sony's AI-powered Aloy
The video of Aloy hooked up to OpenAI and various other systems was not meant for public consumption, and you can see why. The Verge has shared a leaked Sony PlayStation video demonstrating an AI-powered version of Aloy from Horizon Forbidden West taking part in a conversation with Sharwin
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PlayStation is testing AI-driven characters, and I'm not a fan
If you've been dreaming about having a more in-depth conversation with one of your favorite gaming characters, it seems that Sony is working on making that happen. A leaked video shows Aloy, the main character from Horizon Forbidden West, having a conversation with the player and explaining her
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Sony is experimenting with AI-powered PlayStation characters
Tom Warren is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Sony is working on a prototype AI-powered version of at least one its PlayStation game characters. An anonymous tipster has shared an internal video from Sony's
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Leaked Internal Sony Video Uses Horizon's Aloy to Show AI-Powered PlayStation Character Prototype - IGN
A leaked internal video has revealed Sony is experimenting with AI-powered PlayStation characters. The Verge reported on the emergence of an internal video allegedly created by PlayStation Studios' advanced technology group that uses Aloy from the Horizon games to demonstrate AI-powered game
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AI-powered PlayStation characters are being tested at Sony -- what we know
AI is pretty much everywhere right now, and it was only a matter of time before game developers started leaning on the technology as well. According to The Verge, one anonymous source has shared an internal video from PlayStation showcasing AI-powered game characters -- specifically Aloy from
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AI-Powered Aloy From Horizon Zero Dawn Demos Our Terrifying Chatbot Future
Horizon Forbidden West's Aloy is a clone in a post-apocalyptic future who uses a bow and spear to fight giant robot animals and corrupted AI programs. It's a neat premise for what happens to be a very cool sci-fi action-RPG series. But what if Aloy was also controlled by an AI program and could
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GRTV News - Sony is experimenting with AI characters
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PlayStation Is Working On AI-Powered Versions of their Characters; Parts of The Technology Can Run On PlayStation 5 With Little Overhead
Sony is working on AI-powered versions of PlayStation characters that can respond to voice input from the player during gameplay, a new leaked video revealed. The video, which was shared with The Verge by an anonymous tipster before it got taken down on YouTube, shows an AI-powered version of the
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PlayStation Reportedly is Playing With AI-Driven Characters
A video apparently developed for internal Sony use shows that the company may be working on giving its game characters AI capabilities. Sony appears to be working on developing AI technology that could enable its PlayStation game characters to interact even more directly with players. As
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Sony testing AI to drive PlayStation characters
As a company and first-party platform, PlayStation and Sony have not shied away from using AI as part of their value proposal to consumers. While competitor Microsoft has made a big show about using it for game ideation and prototyping, Sony has instead focused on using AI and machine-learning for
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Sony's leaked video showcasing an AI-generated version of Aloy from Horizon Forbidden West has ignited debates about the future of AI in gaming, raising concerns about voice actor roles and game quality.

A leaked video showcasing Sony's experimental AI-generated version of Aloy, the protagonist from Horizon Forbidden West, has ignited a heated debate within the gaming community. The prototype, developed by Sony's PlayStation Studios Advanced Technology Group in collaboration with Guerrilla Games, demonstrates the potential future use of AI in creating interactive game characters
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.The AI-powered Aloy utilizes a combination of advanced technologies:
This system currently operates on PC and consoles, including experiments on PS5 hardware
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.In the video, Sharwin Raghoebardajal, director of software engineering at Sony Interactive Entertainment, interacts with the AI Aloy, asking questions about her life and the game's premise. The character responds with synthesized voice and facial movements, describing surroundings and potential enemy encounters
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.However, the reception has been largely negative. Viewers described the interaction as "creepy," "ghastly," and "cursed," criticizing the monotone voice and stiff, robotic reactions. Many expressed a desire for Sony to focus on other projects instead
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The prototype has raised significant concerns about the future of AI in gaming:
Voice Actor Roles: There are fears that AI could potentially replace voice actors, threatening job security in the industry
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.Game Quality: Critics worry that a shift towards AI-generated characters could lead to a decline in the quality of human performances and overall gaming experiences
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.Ethical Considerations: The use of AI in game development raises questions about the balance between technological advancement and maintaining the human element in creative processes
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.Sony is not alone in exploring AI applications in game development. Other major players like Ubisoft, Nvidia, and Microsoft are also investing in similar technologies:
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While the technology is still in its early stages, industry experts suggest that AI could be used in future games for creating short-form experiences, in-game companions, or information hubs within expansive game universes
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