A new patent has revealed Sony’s plan to let content creators use AI to create assets in video games. This development is notable as major video game companies race to integrate AI into their products, with Sony positioning itself at the forefront by regularly patenting new AI technologies.
Since 2023, the company has patented several notable AI-based technologies. Recently, for example, a Sony patent would let AI interact with a game and stream the gameplay. In another patent, the console giant proposed creating AI companions based on player behavior, potentially offering more immersive and personalized gaming experiences. Now, Sony appears to be pushing AI further by exploring how to turn gamers into in-game asset designers.
A recent patent publication details a new device in development by Sony that could help game developers to implement haptic feedback.
A newly surfaced Sony patent details a technology that converts voice inputs into 3D models, which can later be customized and inserted into the game. The patent's focus on creating "sub-parts" suggests the system will likely be used to customize background objects. One example from the patent describes a user creating and modifying a chair with AI and then implementing it in...
