Sony Develops AI-Powered PlayStation Character Prototypes

Sony is developing AI-powered prototypes of PlayStation characters, focusing on Aloy from the Horizon series and potentially others. The project employs AI technologies, such as OpenAI's Whisper for speech-to-text, GPT-4 and Llama 3 for conversation, and Sony's Emotional Voice Synthesis and Mockingbird for speech and facial animation. A leaked video, narrated by Sharwin Raghoebardajal, showcases Aloy responding to voice prompts, though the AI's responses are criticized for lacking emotional depth. Industry concerns arise over AI's potential to replace human roles in gaming, sparking debates about its impact on the gaming workforce. The video was removed from YouTube for copyright reasons but remains available on other platforms, indicating significant interest in AI's role in gaming. Sony is still exploring this technology's potential on both PCs and PS5 consoles.