Remember the amusing GTX G-Assist April Fool’s prank from Nvidia in 2017? It showcased mock AI features that seemed far-fetched at the time but now appear within reach. Nvidia’s recent social media post, “The future is never far away,” has rekindled interest in the potential of AI in gaming.
One of the hypothetical features in the 2017 joke, GeForce GhostPlay, described an AI that could mimic players’ gameplay style and take over in certain situations, such as when needing to answer the door during a multiplayer game. This concept aligns with ongoing developments in the AI field. Google DeepMind, for instance, is reportedly training its AI to operate in real-world scenarios by observing human gameplay in open-world video games.
Nvidia has been at the forefront of AI integration in games, as evidenced by its Ace, an AI-powered NPC, and the impressive Minecraft Copilot GPT-4o demo showcased by Microsoft. While these advancements are not identical to the “BossBoost” feature in Nvidia’s previous joke, they represent significant steps towards that vision.
It remains uncertain whether gamers will fully embrace AI-powered gaming features. Some responses to Nvidia’s post suggest that players would appreciate bots taking over during less engaging portions of open-world RPGs like Dragon Age: Inquisition or Assassin’s Creed.
Nvidia’s Computex keynote this Sunday is expected to shed light on the company’s AI-related plans. While new consumer GPUs may not be announced, AI updates are highly anticipated. The industry eagerly awaits further insights into Nvidia’s vision for the future of AI-enhanced gaming.
