Get ready for a new kind of gaming buddy! Google DeepMind has introduced SIMA, a large language model being trained to become your in-game teammate. Is this what AI was meant for? Sounds about right.
The AI companion will perceive elements of both the map and the gameplay
SIMA, which stands for “Scalable, Instructable, Multiworld Agent,” is currently under development, but it has the potential to revolutionize the way we play games. Unlike traditional AI companions, SIMA won’t simply be another NPC character. This model is designed to be a cooperative teammate, understanding your actions and adapting its own accordingly. Imagine getting a co-op buddy in Borderlands who lets you loot first before doing it themselves. How cool would that be?
To achieve this, SIMA works on a combination of natural language processing and image recognition. This allows it to perceive the 3D game world and respond to your instructions and actions. To train this AI teammate, Google has partnered with eight game developers, including big studios behind titles like No Man’s Sky and Valheim.
Through these collaborations, SIMA is learning the fundamentals of gameplay – from basic actions like turning left and climbing ladders to utilizing menus and maps. While complex tasks like resource gathering and camp building are beyond its current capabilities, Google expects SIMA’s skillset to expand significantly in the future. It won’t be long before gamers can use a Google AI game buddy to fill up the third slot in their Apex Legends Lobby.
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