Yeah I'm skeptical of all the promises that tech bro grifters make with tech AI and all. But this here is legit impressive anyway you look at itthis is crazy
AI is basically drawing the game, frame by frame, in real time. that may seem the same as how a computer normally renders a game, but really it's very different
-they have an AI that runs through DOOM, probably millions of times, doing basically everything possible.
-another AI watches the recordings of the first AI playing the game, and learns to predict what the next frame would look like, based on previous actions
-now this AI basically draws the game frame by frame, from what it learned watching the game a lot. the player inputs a control, and the AI predicts what the next frame should look like
I, for one, welcome our new neural model enabled overlords
Explaining GameNGen in Layman's Terms
What is GameNGen?
GameNGen is a new kind of game engine that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to simulate and generate game environments. Unlike traditional game engines that rely on pre-programmed rules and graphics, GameNGen uses neural models—essentially sophisticated AI algorithms—to create the game world. Key Points:
- Real-Time Interaction: GameNGen allows players to interact with complex game environments in real-time. This means you can play the game as if it were running on a normal computer, but it's actually being generated by an AI.
- High Quality: The simulation quality is very high, comparable to what you'd see in a regular game. For example, it can run the classic game DOOM at over 20 frames per second (which is smooth enough for most players) using just one Tensor Processing Unit (TPU), which is a specialized computer chip designed for AI tasks.
- Next Frame Prediction: The AI predicts what the next frame of the game should look like based on what happened in previous frames and any actions taken by the player. This prediction is so good that it's hard for humans to tell whether they're watching real gameplay or simulated gameplay.
- Training Process:To achieve this, GameNGen goes through two training phases:
- Phase 1: An AI agent learns how to play the game by playing it many times and recording these sessions.
- Phase 2: Another AI model called a diffusion model is trained using these recorded sessions to predict what the next frame should look like based on past frames and actions.
Simplified Example
Imagine you're watching a video of someone playing DOOM. Now imagine an AI system that can predict what happens next in that video just by looking at previous frames and knowing what actions were taken (like moving left or shooting). This prediction happens so quickly and accurately that it looks almost indistinguishable from real gameplay.
Technical Terms Explained
- Neural Model: A type of AI algorithm inspired by how human brains work.
- RL-Agent (Reinforcement Learning Agent): An AI that learns by trial and error through rewards or penalties.
- Diffusion Model: An advanced type of neural network used here for generating images based on past data.
- PSNR (Peak Signal-to-Noise Ratio): A measure of image quality; higher values mean better quality. In this case, GameNGen achieves a PSNR of 29.4, which is comparable to lossy JPEG compression—a common method used for compressing images without losing too much detail.
- TPU (Tensor Processing Unit): A specialized computer chip designed specifically for running neural networks efficiently.
Summary
GameNGen represents a significant advancement in using AI for generating interactive game environments in real-time with high quality. It uses sophisticated neural models to predict future frames based on past actions, allowing for seamless gameplay experiences that are hard to distinguish from actual human-played games.
this is crazy
AI is basically drawing the game, frame by frame, in real time. that may seem the same as how a computer normally renders a game, but really it's very different
-they have an AI that runs through DOOM, probably millions of times, doing basically everything possible.
-another AI watches the recordings of the first AI playing the game, and learns to predict what the next frame would look like, based on previous actions
-now this AI basically draws the game frame by frame, from what it learned watching the game a lot. the player inputs a control, and the AI predicts what the next frame should look like
I, for one, welcome our new neural model enabled overlords