Is AI the Future of NPCs?

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Artificial intelligence is poised to have a massive impact on video games in the next few years, something that excites and worries developers. Some think non-player characters might be AI's killer app.

https://www.wired.com/story/artificial-intelligence-ai-non-player-characters-npcs-future/