{"id":12213,"date":"2022-08-24T09:47:52","date_gmt":"2022-08-24T09:47:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artificialintelligence-news.com\/?p=12213"},"modified":"2022-08-24T09:47:53","modified_gmt":"2022-08-24T09:47:53","slug":"inworld-closes-50m-series-a-realistic-npc-generator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.artificialintelligence-news.com\/2022\/08\/24\/inworld-closes-50m-series-a-realistic-npc-generator\/","title":{"rendered":"Inworld closes $50M Series A for its realistic NPC generator"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Inworld<\/a>, a Disney-backed startup using AI to create realistic non-playable virtual characters (NPCs), has closed a $50 million Series A funding round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The startup has attracted interest for its ability to design and deploy interactive characters with more realistic interactions across the metaverse and other virtual words like video games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In current video games, NPCs have pre-scripted responses. AI-powered virtual characters like those Inworld are developing can offer dynamic responses to general questions about the local area or wider world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While graphics have generally become more immersive over the years, interactions have largely remained the same. The ability for NPCs to hold conversations more naturally will be a giant leap forward for gaming and help to deliver on the metaverse\u2019s bold promises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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