ChatGPT's coding abilities have significantly improved. In a recent test, it quickly created a complex Tic-Tac-Toe variant on a 12x12 grid, providing full HTML and JavaScript code. The AI showed enhanced efficiency, clarity and ability to explain advanced programming concepts compared to its previous version.
Microsoft has introduced an AI chatbot for Xbox support and is rolling out AI-powered natural language search for the Xbox dashboard. The search will understand descriptive phrases, misspellings and acronyms. These AI features reflect Microsoft's cautious approach to AI integration in Xbox.
AI has rapidly advanced since 2017, surpassing expectations in tasks like defeating humans at Go. Bill Gates considers it the most significant technological progress since the 1980s GUI. Despite potential concerns, Gates believes AI is a promising field for new businesses, though competition and funding have intensified.
AI agents may benefit retail crypto traders by monitoring markets continuously and avoiding human biases. However, trading remains zero-sum and AI can't change market fundamentals. Investors shouldn't increase budgets solely due to AI. A Web3 VC predicts significant growth in crypto gaming and AI markets, estimating 10% gaming penetration by end of 2026.
3D artist Liz Edwards outlined traits of AI-generated 3D models in game development, including baked-in lighting, high polygon counts, and messy UV maps. These models often lack symmetry and have melded parts, causing animation difficulties. Concerns exist about transparency in AI asset creation, particularly on marketplaces where AI-generated models may not be tagged as such. This can lead to issues in game development pipelines and hiring processes.
Meta has developed Cicero, an AI system that excels at the board game Diplomacy. Cicero combines language models and strategic reasoning to communicate naturally with humans while making effective decisions. It achieved top 10% performance against human players online. This advance in strategic AI demonstrates progress towards handling realistic scenarios involving human interaction, though challenges remain for general-purpose applications.
DecartAI has created an AI-powered version of Minecraft that runs without a traditional game engine. Called Oasis, it renders in real-time but has limitations in gameplay functionality. The developers plan to open-source the project.
A startup has launched Oasis, a platform for AI-generated experiences using advanced real-time video inference technology. The company aims to overcome hardware limitations in AI applications. Sequoia Capital has led their seed funding round. The startup is based in Tel Aviv with operations in the Bay Area.
EA has stopped supporting Linux and Steam Deck for Apex Legends to combat cheating, citing Linux as an exploit path. The game remains playable on Steam Deck with Windows installed.
