Google Invests in Eve Online Developer for AI Training
Google just bought a stake in the maker of Eve Online to train its AI models
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Google has acquired a minority stake in Fenris Creations, the developer of the long-standing space simulation game Eve Online. This partnership will allow Google's AI division, DeepMind, to utilize player behavior data from the game to enhance its AI models, focusing on skills like long-term planning and continual learning.
- 01Google's investment in Fenris Creations is valued in the millions of dollars.
- 02DeepMind aims to train AI models using data from Eve Online's complex gameplay.
- 03Fenris Creations was previously known as CCP Games and recently regained rights to Eve Online.
- 04The partnership may lead to new gameplay experiences for players.
- 05Eve Online has been influential in providing insights into social simulation and human behavior.
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Google has invested millions in Fenris Creations, the developer behind Eve Online, to enhance its AI models through player data. This partnership will enable Google's DeepMind to study player behavior in the game, which is renowned for its complexity and player choice. Fenris Creations, which recently rebranded from CCP Games after acquiring the game's rights from Korean developer Pearl Abyss, aims to leverage this collaboration to explore new gameplay experiences. DeepMind's Adrian Bolton highlighted the challenges of training AI in games like Eve Online, which require advanced skills such as long-term planning. The partnership promises to provide valuable insights into social dynamics and human behavior, positioning Eve Online as a significant resource for AI research. Additionally, Fenris Creations is expanding its portfolio with upcoming titles like Eve Vanguard and Eve Galaxy Conquest, while also working on a blockchain-based project previously known as Project Awakening.
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