Inworld AI

Excited to share that our CEO Kylan Gibbs will be participating as a judge for Game Changers 2025 led by Lightspeed, GamesBeat, and Nasdaq. Looking forward to discovering incredible startups in gaming & interactive media.

Christopher and I are hosting a webinar where we will be discussing the hype around the hot topic AI in Games 🔥 and how Death by AI became the first AI-driven game to run at scale for Millions of Users, thanks in large part to Inworld AI's pivotal role. What to expect from this little talk: - Excitement - Day-of panic - Total Meltdown - A glimmer of hope - Relief! - Lessons Learned This will be a fun talk, come join us! Webinar Details: 📅 Date: August 27, 2024 ⏰ Time: 11am PT 🎤 Hosts: Christopher Covert (Inworld AI) & Tabish Ahmed (Playroom) 🖊️Registration: https://hubs.li/Q02LZrsc0 What More You’ll Learn: - How Playroom managed AI costs and performance with a large, dynamic multiplayer player base. - Strategies to ensure reliable AI responses, even under the pressure of high-demand multiplayer scenarios. - Insights on scaling a multiplayer game without introducing latency or compromising the gaming experience.

AI in games is a hot topic, but have you wondered if it actually delivers results?Join me on our webinar on Tuesday, August 27th to learn about how Playroom’s Death by AI reached 10M multiplayer players in just one month. Register here: https://hubs.li/Q02LZrsc0 I’m hosting this webinar with Tabish Ahmed, CEO of Playroom, to discuss the challenges and successes in developing Death by AI and how Inworld AI’s AI solutions were key to its success. Webinar Details:  📅 Date: August 27, 2024 ⏰ Time: 11am PT 🎤 Hosts: Christopher Covert (Inworld) & Tabish Ahmed (Playroom) 🖊️Registration: https://hubs.li/Q02LZrsc0 What You’ll Learn: How Playroom managed AI costs and performance with a large, dynamic multiplayer player base. Strategies to ensure reliable AI responses, even under the pressure of high-demand multiplayer scenarios. Insights on scaling a multiplayer game without introducing latency or compromising the gaming experience. I’m really looking forward to this conversation, and I think you’ll find it incredibly valuable for your own projects. Looking forward to having you join us!

Meet Hayley Hu, our Staff ML Engineer / TLM at Inworld AI! 🎉 Check out our latest blog post, where Hayley shares her journey, achievements, and the unique culture at Inworld. https://lnkd.in/eVbPtrkq #EmployeeSpotlight #Inworld #WorkCulture

Last month I took part in an Inworld AI webinar, called '#AI and the Future of Storytelling'... 🔮 Hosted by Joana Flor and featuring the legendary Jon Snoddy (Operative Games & former Walt Disney Imagineering), Amanda W. (Niantic, Inc.) and Lachlan Sleight (Liquid City) 🔥 Check it out: It was a really interesting conversation and points to an exciting and more personalised future when it comes to #gaming, #content, #immersive and #marketing. https://lnkd.in/eDxXXY-B

Check out the full TED Talk from our CEO Kylan Gibbs: hubs.li/Q02Lp9BS0

AI research and video games have long been intertwined. In 1951, Nim, the first AI game, was created. In 1952, IBM developed an AI Checkers program that was designed to analyze and learn from each move, allowing the computer to progressively get better. Since then, AI models have been judged, in part, by how well they were able to play games – from Go to Atari games. Video games are seen by machine learning researchers as a way to both test an AI model’s ability to reason and prepare models for other tasks. Now, video games are a key potential use case for the tech. Inworld AI generative AI agents have the potential to radically improve NPCs and perform other agentic operations in the game world by doing things like shaping procedural content, controlling in-game environments and objects, managing complex physics simulations, and adaptively adjusting gameplay. Learn more about the current state and the future of AI agents in video games. 🌐 https://hubs.li/Q02K4txD0 

Matchmaking in multiplayer games is complex due to its significant impact on the player experience. That’s why Activision’s Call of Duty weighs things like player ping, time to match, skills/performance, platform, whether voice chat is enabled or disabled, input device, recent maps/modes, and playlist diversity to create the optimal match.  However, these factors add to complexity and ultimately additional time to matchmaking in games, which can lead to player churn. This leaves game companies to decide between two churn-inducing options - longer lobby wait times or imbalanced matches. Here is a solution: Inworld AI generative AI players tailored to each player’s level makes  competition enjoyable for all. This would be a scalable solution that makes games more accessible and enjoyable for all players regardless of skill level and location – something that’s likely to boost player retention and extend playtime. They can be deployed to take over when one of your team members has to leave mid-game or can’t join a gaming session. AI players could even mimic the gameplay of that particular player. Learn more about the future of multiplayer games, powered by AI: 🌐 https://hubs.li/Q02K4vV_0

Based on our survey of 524 game developers, we found that Shooter games are the genre most expected to feature AI agents. When game devs are incorporating AI agents, their focus is on leveraging AI to solve existing pain points, not just enabling conversations with AI NPCs. Here are some challenges that AI an address: 1. Improving Player Retention 👾 AI-powered NPCs can create personalized onboarding experiences that are challenging yet not frustrating. Striking this balance can ease the learning curve, keeping the players engaged and increasing retention. 2. Adding Novel Gameplay Mechanics 🎮 Inworld’s generative AI can open a new horizon for gameplay mechanics. Here are just a few possibilities for Shooter games: trust-based game progression, psychological warfare, and advanced interrogations. 3. Optimizing In-game Stores 🛒 Deploying AI-powered merchants can help players navigate weapon options without having to watch a 20-minute explainer video on YouTube. This can improve monetization while streamlining the process for players. 4. Reducing Wait Times ⏳ Activision published a paper detailing the matchmaking algorithm for Call of Duty, which considers things like time to match, skills/performance, platform, whether voice chat is enabled or disabled, input device, recent maps/modes, and playlist diversity. All of those factors add complexity and time to matchmaking – which can lead to player churn. To avoid this, generative AI agents tailored to each player’s level can be used as opponents, ensuring that multiplayer games remain accessible and enjoyable. Learn more about the ways AI agents will be used in Shooter games to support innovative gameplay, improve immersion, drive retention, and increase revenue: 🌐 hubs.li/Q02JYHvP0

Ever wondered if your brand character could actually chat with your customers? We've turned this into reality for Chronic Cellars by bringing their iconic character Purple Paradise to life as an AI-POWERED SOMMELIER in #AugmentedReality. This laid back yet super knowledgeable virtual assistant is on a mission to make the world of #wine easy to dive into, whether you’re just an occasional indulger or a seasoned wine enthusiast. And he's not just SMART - he is FUN to talk with! Purple Paradise engages customers with wine recommendations, tasting notes, seasonal recipes, and detailed information about Chronic Cellars' product lines. 🍷🍇 Powered by the Inworld AI character engine and voiced by ElevenLabs, we've deployed this as a web browser experience on the Chronic Cellars website and as an interactive #WebAR experience through the 8th Wall platform. IMPACT: Customers didn’t just give Purple Paradise a quick hello; they really got into it, averaging five interactions per visit, with about a minute spent in each conversation. This high level of engagement shows that Purple Paradise is great at getting and keeping customer attention. Utilizing AI-driven avatars creates interactive, conversational touchpoints, allowing brands to: - Forge deeper connections 🔗 - Establish innovation leadership 🎯 - Appeal to younger, tech-savvy audiences 👩🏻💻 - Stay competitive 🚀 Curious about how #AI and #AR can transform your brand experience? 👉 You can read more about this project at the link below in comments ⬇️ #branding #marketing #CustomerExperience