Actress from Horizon expresses concern over gaming's potential future following AI Aloy's debate at Sony
In a surprising turn of events, Sony's internal experiment with an AI prototype of Aloy, the beloved protagonist from Horizon, has caused a stir in the gaming industry. The leaked video, which was posted on YouTube last week, shows AI Aloy interacting with a software engineer.
The official actress of Aloy, Ashly Burch, has weighed in on the situation, expressing her concerns about the use of AI in the gaming industry. Burch stated that if the strikes in action due to AI usage in the games industry are not won, the future of her job and the industry is compromised.
The leaked video was a jarring revelation for gaming fans, with many using words like 'creepy', 'ghastly', 'rancid', and 'cursed' to describe it. Guerrilla, the developer of the Horizon series, has clarified that the video did not reflect anything that was actively in development.
Ashly Burch, an optimist at heart, hopes for a future where AI can be an enhancement of human talent in the gaming industry. She stated that she is worried about the future of game performance as an art form, and emphasised her love for the industry and desire for a new generation of actors.
The games industry is currently facing strikes due to AI usage, with many arguing that lazy corner-cutting AI usage can compromise the quality and authenticity of games. Activision is an example of a company that has been criticised for such practices.
Nvidia's AI characters are expected to transform the gaming industry, as discussed in a separate article. However, there's a huge difference in applying the technology to non-playable characters (NPCs) vs beloved protagonists like Aloy. The possibility of an AI takeover in the gaming industry is a topic of debate, but Ashly Burch hopes for a balance where AI innovation is an enhancement of human talent.
In response to the leaked video, Burch posted about the situation on her Instagram account, voicing her concerns and expressing her hope for a future where AI serves as an aid rather than a replacement. The video was deleted from its original posting, but the impact it has made on the gaming community is clear.
Sony has not yet commented on the specifics of their AI experiments, but the leaked video has heightened tensions around AI in the gaming industry. As the industry continues to evolve, the balance between human talent and AI innovation will be a key factor in shaping its future.
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