The podcast explores the intersection of AI and gaming with Julian Togelius, a computer science professor at NYU and AI startup co-founder. Togelius discusses how AI is poised to democratize game development, enabling ordinary people to create playable experiences. He also touches on the role of AI in populating persistent online worlds, questioning whether algorithmically generated content can provide meaningful interactions. The conversation explores whether games can train cognitive abilities and executive function, and the limitations of VR. Togelius critiques the concept of artificial general intelligence, suggesting it lacks substance and advocates for deconstructing the concept of intelligence. He also shares his skepticism about predictions of drastic societal change by 2029 due to technological advancements.
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