AI Revolution: How Artificial Intelligence is Shaping Our World in 2023
Exploring the Impact and Applications of AI in 2023
I’m sure most of you have noticed by now how AI seems to be everywhere right now, from the image generating software like midjourney, to the text generating guru chatGPT. AI is taking the internet and by storm, be it through people’s excitement or hatred of it. In this blog post, I want to discuss some of the groundbreaking advancements that these AI have gone through and how they’re being used today. So, buckle up and let's explore the world of AI!
Video games and AI Integration
When it comes to video games, AI is all the rage these days. Game developers are using AI to make games more realistic and engaging, with characters and mechanics that act more like real people. Plus, it's not just about the gameplay - AI can even create custom levels and make each game experience unique for individual players. As technology keeps advancing, it's exciting to think about all the ways that AI could take gaming to the next level.
Character and NPC AI
Remember the days when NPCs were, well, a bit robotic? Thanks to AI, those days are long gone! AI helps create realistic characters that interact with players in a natural and convincing way. From controlling movement and facial expressions to generating authentic dialogue, AI brings game characters to life like never before.
Environment AI
AI isn't just about characters; it also plays a role in creating immersive game environments. AI helps generate dynamic game worlds that truly captivate players by controlling the movement of objects to simulating weather and lighting.
Gameplay AI
No one likes a predictable game. AI steps in to create challenging and engaging gameplay experiences by controlling enemy behavior, puzzle difficulty, and overall gameplay fairness. This is usually done through procedural generation.
Navigation
This one is more known and has been around for a long time already! AI-driven navigation enables NPCs to find their way around complex environments, be it bustling cities or dense forests, ensuring they avoid obstacles and make the game world feel more alive.
Behavior Trees
Ever wondered how game characters make decisions? Enter behavior trees! AI allows developers to create complex behaviors for NPCs, following rules or making decisions based on their surroundings. The result? More engaging and interactive game experiences.
ChatGPT: Revolutionizing Conversational AI
Now let's talk about ChatGPT, which blew everyone away when it was released on November 20th, 2022. Developed by OpenAI, ChatGPT has made a massive impact on society in various ways:
Education
Imagine having a personalized AI tutor! ChatGPT can provide customized instruction to students and create interactive learning environments that help students learn more effectively. Current models of AI are not connected to the internet and are still slightly prone to hallucination ( making up information). But looking at the current trajectory of chatGPT, it is unlikely this will remain a problem for much longer.
Entertainment
ChatGPT has just announced its next feature, Plugins. These plugins will connect it to the internet and allow it to search and do activities on the web. It can assist with tasks such as scheduling appointments and managing finances, making our lives a whole lot easier.
But it's not all sunshine and rainbows. ChatGPT has also raised awareness of AI's potential to be used for harmful purposes, like emotional manipulation or spreading misinformation. It's crucial to remain vigilant and ensure AI systems are used responsibly. Hopefully in the distant future, we will have figured out a way to stop this from being to big of a problem.
Inspiration for Future Research and Development
ChatGPT's success has inspired numerous projects to develop similar technologies, leading to a rapidly growing field of conversational AI research. From customer service to education and beyond, conversational AI is poised to make a significant impact on our lives.
I asked chat GPT for its opinion on its future and this is what it had to say:
A truly inspiring quote…
MidJourney: Text-to-Image AI Breakthrough
Midjourney, an AI program developed by San Francisco-based research lab Midjourney, Inc., is another groundbreaking AI innovation that's been making waves. This text-to-image AI allows users to create images from natural language descriptions, like OpenAI's DALL-E and Stable Diffusion.
Overview of Midjourney and its capabilities
Simply type in a description of a scene you'd like to create, and Midjourney generates a matching image. From landscapes and animals to people and abstract art, the possibilities are virtually limitless. It pools its inspiration from a database of millions if not billions of references.
Comparison to OpenAI's DALL-E and Stable Diffusion
While DALL-E and Stable Diffusion have been making impressive strides in the text-to-image AI space, Midjourney's recent advancements have turned heads, showcasing its potential to revolutionize image creation, its new version 5 has been shown to create near flawless people, who are only distinguishable by looking closely.
Potential applications
With Midjourney, artists, designers, and even everyday users can create a wide array of images, ranging from realistic depictions to more abstract creations like paintings and sculptures. In the future, it may also be possible to utilise these technologies with the likes of 3D printers to create impressive pieces of art, or even full houses!
Development progress and recent improvements
In just one year, Midjourney has gone from producing pixilated and vague images to generating almost indistinguishable images from reality. The recent release of Version 5 has taken accuracy to new heights, further cementing Midjourney's position as a powerful tool in the AI landscape.
As you can clearly see, this is “Geralt oof Rivia in world war two.” I generated this image seven months ago on the latest Midjourney version. Now… Look at this, created today, on the release of this blog:
This is one again “Geralt of Rivia in world war two.” But this one is today, AI has gone from creating confusing blurs to incredible images in only 7 months. Quite unbelevable.
This last one is once again “Geralt of Rivia in world war two” but in version 5. WOW, it actually looks super realistic.
The AI revolution is in full swing, and its impact on gaming, communication, and creative expression is nothing short of remarkable, if not a bit scary. As we look to the future, it's crucial to embrace these advancements responsibly and consider their potential effects on society. Here's to a future where AI continues to amaze, entertain, and enrich our lives!
I ask you one last thing,