Ep 20: Can AI generate worlds and stories for games? (AUDIO ONLY)

Join the 'Playing with Inference' podcast as hosts delve into the intersection of generative AI and gaming with special guest Kayla Comalli, co-founder and CEO of Lovelace. In this episode, they explore how AI can generate worlds, stories, and dynamic gameplay. Kayla discusses Lovelace's innovative AI-powered survival game platform and shares insights from her journey from robotics to game development. The conversation also covers the importance of multiplayer and social interaction, the blend of play and creation, and the technical challenges and philosophical nuances of AI-driven game design. Don't miss this engaging discussion about the future of AI in gaming.

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00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests
00:24 Kayla Comalli's Background and Current Projects
01:10 Conferences and Industry Trends
02:29 Vision for AI-Powered Game Platforms
05:31 Playful Creation and Generative AI
14:48 Multiplayer Dynamics and AI Integration
24:35 Storytelling and Procedural Generation
29:46 Diving into Neural Networks and Procedural Generation
29:57 The Role of Neural Networks in Game Development
30:41 Exploring Procedural Generation Limits
33:56 Personal Journey into Game Development
36:35 From Biology to Robotics to Games
38:28 Challenges in Game Design and AI Integration
42:21 Teaching Players to Embrace Creativity
47:22 Under the Hood: Technologies and Tools
49:51 Advice for Aspiring Game Developers
57:30 The Future of Social Gaming

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