Sony is reportedly developing AI-powered PlayStation characters, and leaked footage shows an example of this technology using none other than Aloy from Horizon Forbidden West. An internal video, showing an AI-driven Aloy responding to varying questions, was leaked online but has since been taken down due to copyright claims. Given that it is the internet, it continues to circulate and could mean that Sony is still working on this new AI character technology.
In the leaked footage, first reported by The Verge, Sony Interactive Entertainment's Director of Software Engineering, Sharwin Raghoebardajal, interacts with the newly created AI-powered Aloy. This video, along with Sony's exploration of incorporating AI into its games, has reignited the debate over whether AI is a valuable asset or a potentially dangerous tool for creatives.
The video was uploaded to X by oliver_drk, giving the public a glimpse into Sony's behind-the-scenes work. In the footage, Raghoebardajal narrates as he interacts with the new AI-powered Aloy during Horizon Forbidden West and a specially created demo. His involvement is fitting, as he works on video game technology, including AI, for Sony's PlayStation Studios Advanced Technology Group. The footage showcases the AI-driven character engaging in conversation with...
