In this episode of 'Playing With Inference,' the podcast dives deep into the future of AI in gaming with special guest Julian Togelius, an authority in the intersection of AI and games. Julian discusses the concept of infinite games, where AI-generated content can create endless replayability. The conversation moves through the technological hurdles and design challenges that come with implementing advanced AI in games, focusing on how AI can adapt to individual players. Julian also provides insights into the business models necessary for sustaining AI-driven games and shares his thoughts on the economic definition of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Whether you're a game developer or AI enthusiast, this episode offers invaluable perspectives on the evolving landscape of AI-native games. The tweet that started the conversation: https://x.com/togelius/status/1976287247222689985 New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday.Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H 00:00 Introduction to Playing With Inference00:16 Meet Julian Togelius: AI and Games Expert01:54 The Concept of Infinite Games04:00 Technological and Design Challenges10:15 Player Adaptation and Customization18:15 Game Design and AI Integration35:20 The Future of AI in Games37:29 The Role of Traditional Game Engines38:07 Exploring Infinite Craft38:59 AI in Game Mechanics40:32 Rulings Over Rules: A New Approach46:04 Challenges of AI in Gaming48:27 Economic Viability of AI in Games54:52 Artificial General Intelligence58:23 Alpha Arena: AI Trading Bots01:03:56 Advice for Aspiring Game Developers Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI