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New Sony Patent Discusses The Possibility Of AI That Grinds Games For You And Lets You Sell Your Player Data To Train It

Sony has filed a new patent for AI-driven agents trained on player habits that can complete in-game tasks and be traded between users for real-world currency.

Key Points

  • Sony patent 19138338, filed in 2022 and published July 23, describes AI agents that mimic specific player behaviors.
  • The technology allows AI to automate gameplay tasks including collecting currency, advancing story progression, and winning boss battles.
  • Users could potentially purchase gameplay data from professional players to train their own AI agents to complete games.
  • The patent outlines a financial mechanism for users to exchange or sell their personal gameplay data to others.

Why it Matters

This technology could fundamentally alter the gaming industry by commodifying player skill and automating the core experience of interactive entertainment. If implemented, it raises significant questions regarding the value of player agency and the potential for a secondary market based on AI-driven gameplay performance.
Kotaku Published by Lewis Parker
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