The barrier between anime fandom and virtual presence has officially vanished. In 2026, tools like Neural4D’s AnimeArt and VRChat Avatar Maker have democratized avatar creation, allowing users to ...
Meta laid out the next step of its AI integration strategy for social VR platform Horizon Worlds, noting that “very soon” creators will be able to add AI-powered NPCs to their worlds. Earlier this ...
A group of former Google DeepMind researchers has created an AI behavior engine that aims to transform traditional video games into a more dynamic experience by improving how non-playable characters ...
Faster creation pipeline: New AI tools let users create VRChat-ready avatars from text or images, with integrated texture, rigging, and preview features. Open-source innovation: Frameworks like ...
AI NPC technology is rapidly transforming AI in games by replacing static dialogue trees with systems capable of dynamic conversations and adaptive behavior. Modern game characters can now remember ...