E286 - What if you could talk to NPCs?

Human Factors Cast

On this week's episode, we dive into NVIDIA's generative AI that allows gamers to engage in conversation with NPCs, and our community's questions about their experience with HF and thoughts on voice agents and user interfaces. Learn about exciting advancements in technology and discover what our listeners are curious about.

#technology #AI #gaming #NPCs #HF #voiceagents #userinterfaces #podcast #discussion

Recorded live on June 22nd, 2023, hosted by Nick Roome with Barry Kirby.

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News:

• NVIDIA's generative AI lets gamers converse with NPCs
• https://www.engadget.com/generative-ai-can-help-bring-tomorrows-gaming-npcs-to-life-163037183.html?src=rss&guccounter=1
• Image Source: Stable Diffusion

It Came From:

• Difference between HFE and Human Systems Engineering? | Louella | TikTok
• What do you/have you done in HF? | /u/cloudkill_37 | r/humanfactors
• Thoughts on voice agents and voice user interfaces. | /u/ved_NT | r/UXResearch

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