
AI agents with advanced perception and cognition capabilities are making digital experiences more dynamic and personalized across retail, finance, entertainment and other industries.
In this episode of the NVIDIA AI Podcast, Chris Covert, director of product experiences at Inworld AI, highlights how intelligent digital humans and characters are reshaping interactive experiences, from gaming to healthcare.
With expertise on the intersection of autonomous systems and human-centered design, Covert explains the different stages of AI agents - from basic conversational interfaces to fully autonomous systems. He emphasizes that the key to developing meaningful AI experiences is focusing on user value rather than technology alone.
The AI Podcast AI Agents Take Digital Experiences to the Next Level in Gaming and Beyond, Featuring Chris Covert from Inworld AI Episode 243
In addition, Covert discusses how livestreaming and recording software company Streamlabs announced a collaboration with Inworld and NVIDIA at this year's CES trade show, unveiling an AI-powered streaming assistant that can provide real-time commentary, clip gameplay moments and interact dynamically with streamers thanks to NVIDIA ACE integrations.
Learn more about the latest advancements in agentic AI and other technologies by registering for NVIDIA GTC, the conference for the era of AI, taking place March 17-21 at the San Jose Convention Center.
Time Stamps 5:34 - The definition of digital humans and their current state in industries.
10:30 - The evolution of AI agents.
18:10 - The design philosophy behind building digital humans and why teams should start with a moonshot approach.
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