Welcome to another episode of 'Playing With Inference,' where we delve into the fascinating intersection of generative AI and gaming.

In this episode, we explore AI game primitives and the innovative mechanics that allow for the creation of entirely new gaming experiences. Our special guest, Brian Tanner, CEO and co-founder of Artificial Agency, joins us to discuss his journey from being a research engineer at DeepMind specializing in reinforcement learning to launching a startup focused on building behavior engines for AI-driven games.

Brian shares intriguing stories, including encounters with emergent behaviors in AI agents, and sheds light on how his team is navigating the challenges of creating tools for a market that is still unfolding. Whether you're an AI enthusiast, a game developer, or just curious about the future of interactive entertainment, this episode is packed with fascinating insights.

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00:00 Introduction to Playing With Inference
00:13 Meet Brian Tanner: CEO and Co-Founder of Artificial Agency
00:42 The Origin Story of Artificial Agency
00:58 The Simulacra Paper and Its Impact
02:37 Developing Agentic Behavior in Games
04:40 Understanding the Behavior Engine
06:27 Challenges in Game Development with AI
07:04 The Role of Cloud-Based Inference in Gaming
08:06 Exploring AI-Driven Game Mechanics
11:32 Testing and Evaluating AI Behavior
21:36 Guardrails and Ethical Considerations in AI
24:52 Transitioning from DeepMind to Game Development
32:08 Surprising Challenges in AI and Game Development
33:49 Building Intuition in AI Systems
34:13 Hands-On Training and Example Content
35:12 Player Intuition and Game Design
36:36 Learning from Player Feedback
40:04 The Future of AI in Games
46:27 Challenges and Innovations in AI Game Development
55:48 Partnering with Innovators
01:02:21 Closing Thoughts and Future Events

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