I tripped over the term NPC, quite literally, on my way to an event the other night. Rushing to get there, I fell right in front of the venue. Embarrassed by how many people had just watched me eat ...

It is increasingly common in online communities to jokingly or insultingly refer to others as automated characters, like those in video games. This is a flawed and overly simplistic representation of ...

Ubisoft unveils "NEO NPCs" at GDC, a GenAI-powered prototype revolutionizing player-NPC interactions. These NPCs offer unprecedented intelligence and interactivity, promising immersive gameplay and ...

Non-player characters (NPCs) in video games generally have a pretty limited range. They might have a restricted number of canned responses to your questions but generally act as cannon fodder or story ...

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Gamers have been clamoring for better non-player characters (NPCs) for years, and the arrival of conversational AI may finally provide the computing superpower to make it possible. Several companies ...

Bizarre and random videos can be found on one's FYP, but one of the most intriguing trends now is when streamers act like NPCs, usually found in games, and make tons of money while doing so. This ...

X owner Elon Musk heaped scorn on the media as "NPCs" on Tuesday after a slew of headlines painted his much-hyped conversation with former President Trump in a negative light. NPC is short for ...