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Fortnite developers can now create AI characters that players can actually talk to

TL;DR: Epic Games has introduced an experimental UEFN feature called Conversations, enabling AI-powered NPCs in Fortnite that respond via players' microphones using Google's Gemini 1.5 and ElevenLabs ...
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Webtoon transforms its characters into AI avatars fans can talk to

WEBTOON readers will soon be able to interact with their favorite characters one-on-one thanks to a surprising new AI feature. WEBTOON has officially announced the platform's next major feature, which ...
Los Angeles Times

Toys are talking back thanks to AI, but are they safe around kids?

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. See more from the L.A. Times in Google Search. Set us as preferred AI-powered toys like talking teddy bears and ...
CNET

Character.AI Will Use AI to Let You Play a Character in Your Favorite Book

Macy is a writer on the AI Team. She covers how AI is changing daily life and how to make the most of it. This includes writing about consumer AI products and their real-world impact, from ...
The New York Times

What Teens Are Doing With Those Role-Playing Chatbots

Harassing bots with “funny violence.” Confiding about a broken heart. Chatting with a block of cheese. Filling a void of loneliness. Quentin first downloaded a character chatbot when he was 13. He ...