Welcome to 'Playing with Inference,' a podcast at the crossroads of AI and gaming. In this episode, hosts sit down with Rich Sun, CTO of Playful AI and former leader at Netflix Games and Meta.

Rich shares his unique perspectives on the role of AI in the gaming sector, reflecting on his extensive career in the industry. From discussing generative AI's potential to transform game development to the challenges of integrating AI into existing workflows, the conversation covers a range of critical topics. Rich also explores the investment landscape, the need for cheat-smart design, and the importance of setting AI up for success.

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00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
00:10 Rich Sun's Career Journey
01:42 Current Role at Playful AI
03:02 Generative AI in the Gaming Industry
04:52 Challenges in Game Development
06:56 Excitement and Innovation in Gaming
07:34 AI's Impact on Game Development
15:39 Cultural Clashes in Game Development
17:37 Technical Challenges in Game Development
25:05 Iterating Towards Fun in Games
27:03 Integrating AI into Game Design
33:07 The Pressure and Challenges of AI in Games
35:06 Setting Up AI for Success
36:59 The Importance of Constraints in AI Design
39:09 Advice for AI and Game Developers
39:46 The Role of Cheating in Game Design
43:16 Emergent Stories and System Design
45:03 The UX Challenge in AI Games
51:11 Investment Trends in AI and Games
54:32 The Future of AI Infrastructure in Gaming
01:02:01 Closing Thoughts and Optimism

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