"The complete patent listing for Sony's LLM-based generative podcast for gamers puts forth some ambitious ideas even though it doesn't settle every issue that may arise from them. According to the listing, Sony sees these podcasts as a way to reach individual gamers with news tailored to their tastes that comes in the form of an audio or video podcast hosted by the main character or characters of a game recently played on the console."
"Putting AI elements in games has already become a bigger part of the industry, and now Sony wants AI to talk about games as well. Deepfake voices will sidestep the need for actors, as the LLM creates banter and a news-like program that delivers tips, gaming news, and more games of interest to the player in question. The patent doesn't state if the generative podcast would be limited to Sony's proprietary characters or if it would extend to characters from third-party games."
Sony filed a patent for an LLM-based generative podcast system that would create audio or video programs hosted by main characters from games recently played on a console. The system would tailor news, tips, and game recommendations to individual players using generated banter and deepfake voices to avoid hiring actors. The patent does not clarify whether the podcasts would be limited to Sony-owned characters or include third-party IP. Concerns about player backlash and voice actors' opposition, exemplified by Steve Downes' criticism and the actors' strike, raise ethical and legal questions. Technical challenges remain around reliably individualizing podcasts for each player.
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