Nvidia's AI squadmate is finally dropping into PUBG

Nvidia ACE, a new AI technology for creating realistic gaming NPCs, is now available in PUBG's special Ally Duo Mode until June 30th. PCWorld reports that ACE uses small language models to enable dynamic NPC interactions and real-time speech synthesis without pre-recorded dialogue. The technology requires an Nvidia graphics card with 8GB+ memory and could revolutionize gaming by making NPCs more lifelike and interactive. One of the frustrating things about the proliferation of "AI", in the large language model sense, is how it muddles previously serviceable terms. It's neither artificial intelligence, in the sci-fi robot sense, nor artificial intelligence in the video game sense -- i.e., deliberate programmed behavior not controlled by the player.