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E286 - What if you could talk to NPCs?

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.

Check out the latest from our sister podcast - 1202 The Human Factors Podcast -on Artificial Intelligence in Hospitals - An interview with Kate Preston:

https://www.1202podcast.com/kate-preston

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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
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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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