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Google's AI division DeepMind has acquired a minority stake in the developer of the sci-fi game EVE Online. The developer, now rebranded as Fenris Creations, will use the game's complex virtual world as a testbed for studying AI systems. DeepMind will run controlled experiments on a local server that won't affect the live game for players.
Facts First
- Google's DeepMind division has taken a minority stake in the developer of EVE Online.
- The developer, CCP Games, has become independent after a $120 million buyout from Pearl Abyss and is now Fenris Creations.
- DeepMind will use EVE Online to study 'intelligence in complex, dynamic, player-driven systems.'
- Research will focus on AI capabilities like 'long-horizon planning, memory, and continual learning.'
- Experiments will run on a local server and will not directly impact the experience for online players.
What Happened
Google's AI-focused DeepMind division has acquired a minority stake in the developer of the sci-fi simulation game EVE Online. The developer, CCP Games, announced it spent $120 million to buy itself out from its former owner, the South Korean publisher Pearl Abyss. The newly independent entity is being rebranded as Fenris Creations.
Why this Matters to You
This partnership may lead to more advanced and responsive AI systems in the future, as the complex, player-driven world of EVE Online provides a unique testing ground for developing intelligence in dynamic environments. For players, the company states operations will continue as normal without any restructuring or layoffs, and your gameplay experience will not be directly impacted by DeepMind's experiments.
What's Next
DeepMind will conduct controlled experiments on its models using a specially designed offline version of EVE Online. Fenris and DeepMind stated that the two companies will explore new gameplay experiences enabled by these technologies, which could eventually lead to novel features or AI-driven content within games.