Playing With Inference

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October 22, 2025 Ep 25: The challenge of designing ai-native games today (AUDIO ONLY)
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 Inference
00:16 Meet Julian Togelius: AI and Games Expert
01:54 The Concept of Infinite Games
04:00 Technological and Design Challenges
10:15 Player Adaptation and Customization
18:15 Game Design and AI Integration
35:20 The Future of AI in Games
37:29 The Role of Traditional Game Engines
38:07 Exploring Infinite Craft
38:59 AI in Game Mechanics
40:32 Rulings Over Rules: A New Approach
46:04 Challenges of AI in Gaming
48:27 Economic Viability of AI in Games
54:52 Artificial General Intelligence
58:23 Alpha Arena: AI Trading Bots
01:03:56 Advice for Aspiring Game Developers
Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI
1 hr 8 min
October 22, 2025 Ep 25: The challenge of designing ai-native games today
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 Inference
00:16 Meet Julian Togelius: AI and Games Expert
01:54 The Concept of Infinite Games
04:00 Technological and Design Challenges
10:15 Player Adaptation and Customization
18:15 Game Design and AI Integration
35:20 The Future of AI in Games
37:29 The Role of Traditional Game Engines
38:07 Exploring Infinite Craft
38:59 AI in Game Mechanics
40:32 Rulings Over Rules: A New Approach
46:04 Challenges of AI in Gaming
48:27 Economic Viability of AI in Games
54:52 Artificial General Intelligence
58:23 Alpha Arena: AI Trading Bots
01:03:56 Advice for Aspiring Game Developers
Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI
1 hr 8 min
October 14, 2025 Ep 24: Recap of SF Tech Week and Preview of LA Events (AUDIO ONLY)
In this episode of Playing With Inference, the hosts recap their recent event during SF Tech Week, highlighting the dynamic atmosphere, the variety of game demos, and the engaging conversations with industry professionals. They discuss the setup of the event, the types of games showcased, and the importance of building a community around AI and games. They also preview their upcoming event in LA Tech Week and express excitement about future initiatives like game jams and hackathons. Special thanks are given to sponsors and partners who made the event possible. Join the discussion as they explore the state of AI games and the importance of community building in this evolving space.
New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday.
Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H
00:00 Introduction and Event Overview
00:14 Recap of the SF Event
00:23 Event Setup and Demos
02:09 Conversations and Insights
13:36 Community Growth and Enthusiasm
19:19 Upcoming LA Event
22:20 Future Plans and Closing Remarks
Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI
26 min
October 14, 2025 Ep 24: Recap of SF Tech Week and Preview of LA Events
In this episode of Playing With Inference, the hosts recap their recent event during SF Tech Week, highlighting the dynamic atmosphere, the variety of game demos, and the engaging conversations with industry professionals. They discuss the setup of the event, the types of games showcased, and the importance of building a community around AI and games. They also preview their upcoming event in LA Tech Week and express excitement about future initiatives like game jams and hackathons. Special thanks are given to sponsors and partners who made the event possible. Join the discussion as they explore the state of AI games and the importance of community building in this evolving space.
New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday.
Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H
00:00 Introduction and Event Overview
00:14 Recap of the SF Event
00:23 Event Setup and Demos
02:09 Conversations and Insights
13:36 Community Growth and Enthusiasm
19:19 Upcoming LA Event
22:20 Future Plans and Closing Remarks
Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI
26 min
September 30, 2025 Ep 23: Searching for new ai-native game primitives (AUDIO ONLY)
Welcome to another episode of 'Playing With Inference,' where we delve into the fascinating intersection of generative AI and gaming.
In this episode, we explore AI game primitives and the innovative mechanics that allow for the creation of entirely new gaming experiences. Our special guest, Brian Tanner, CEO and co-founder of Artificial Agency, joins us to discuss his journey from being a research engineer at DeepMind specializing in reinforcement learning to launching a startup focused on building behavior engines for AI-driven games.
Brian shares intriguing stories, including encounters with emergent behaviors in AI agents, and sheds light on how his team is navigating the challenges of creating tools for a market that is still unfolding. Whether you're an AI enthusiast, a game developer, or just curious about the future of interactive entertainment, this episode is packed with fascinating insights.
New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday.
Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H

00:00 Introduction to Playing With Inference
00:13 Meet Brian Tanner: CEO and Co-Founder of Artificial Agency
00:42 The Origin Story of Artificial Agency
00:58 The Simulacra Paper and Its Impact
02:37 Developing Agentic Behavior in Games
04:40 Understanding the Behavior Engine
06:27 Challenges in Game Development with AI
07:04 The Role of Cloud-Based Inference in Gaming
08:06 Exploring AI-Driven Game Mechanics
11:32 Testing and Evaluating AI Behavior
21:36 Guardrails and Ethical Considerations in AI
24:52 Transitioning from DeepMind to Game Development
32:08 Surprising Challenges in AI and Game Development
33:49 Building Intuition in AI Systems
34:13 Hands-On Training and Example Content
35:12 Player Intuition and Game Design
36:36 Learning from Player Feedback
40:04 The Future of AI in Games
46:27 Challenges and Innovations in AI Game Development
55:48 Partnering with Innovators
01:02:21 Closing Thoughts and Future Events
Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI
1 hr 6 min
September 30, 2025 Ep 23: Searching for new ai-native game primitives
Welcome to another episode of 'Playing With Inference,' where we delve into the fascinating intersection of generative AI and gaming.
In this episode, we explore AI game primitives and the innovative mechanics that allow for the creation of entirely new gaming experiences. Our special guest, Brian Tanner, CEO and co-founder of Artificial Agency, joins us to discuss his journey from being a research engineer at DeepMind specializing in reinforcement learning to launching a startup focused on building behavior engines for AI-driven games.
Brian shares intriguing stories, including encounters with emergent behaviors in AI agents, and sheds light on how his team is navigating the challenges of creating tools for a market that is still unfolding. Whether you're an AI enthusiast, a game developer, or just curious about the future of interactive entertainment, this episode is packed with fascinating insights.
New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday.
Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H

00:00 Introduction to Playing With Inference
00:13 Meet Brian Tanner: CEO and Co-Founder of Artificial Agency
00:42 The Origin Story of Artificial Agency
00:58 The Simulacra Paper and Its Impact
02:37 Developing Agentic Behavior in Games
04:40 Understanding the Behavior Engine
06:27 Challenges in Game Development with AI
07:04 The Role of Cloud-Based Inference in Gaming
08:06 Exploring AI-Driven Game Mechanics
11:32 Testing and Evaluating AI Behavior
21:36 Guardrails and Ethical Considerations in AI
24:52 Transitioning from DeepMind to Game Development
32:08 Surprising Challenges in AI and Game Development
33:49 Building Intuition in AI Systems
34:13 Hands-On Training and Example Content
35:12 Player Intuition and Game Design
36:36 Learning from Player Feedback
40:04 The Future of AI in Games
46:27 Challenges and Innovations in AI Game Development
55:48 Partnering with Innovators
01:02:21 Closing Thoughts and Future Events
Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI
1 hr 6 min
September 23, 2025 Ep 22: Exploring advances in voice AI for games (AUDIO ONLY)
Join the 'Playing with Inference' podcast as hosts discuss the impact of generative AI on voice applications within gaming, featuring guest Bart Krol.
The episode delves into Bart's experiences from his deep engineering background and recent work with a Y Combinator startup focused on voice AI. From reminiscing about Riot Games to tackling the complexities of creating AI-driven Dungeon Masters for tabletop role-playing games, Bart shares insights on overcoming technical challenges and the nuances of voice interaction in games.
Explore the future of AI in storytelling, user interfaces, and the unique complications faced by AI game development in this enlightening conversation.
Check out Bart's project: https://www.immersiveplay.io/
New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday.
Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H

00:00 Introduction to Voice AI in Gaming
00:13 Guest Introduction: Bart Kroll's Journey
00:51 The Spark of Voice AI in Gaming
02:09 Challenges and Innovations in Voice AI
02:42 Voice AI User Interfaces and Applications
05:20 Natural Language and User Experience
10:10 Technical Insights and Future Directions
22:24 Latency and Performance in Voice AI
30:51 Exploring Advanced AI Models
31:55 Emerging Technologies in AI
34:30 Voice Generation and Ethical Concerns
42:49 Challenges in AI-Powered Tabletop RPGs
51:38 Adapting Rule Systems for AI
01:00:23 Future of AI in Gaming
01:02:16 Conclusion and Contact Information
Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI
1 hr 4 min
September 23, 2025 Ep 22: Exploring advances in voice AI for games
Join the 'Playing with Inference' podcast as hosts discuss the impact of generative AI on voice applications within gaming, featuring guest Bart Krol.
The episode delves into Bart's experiences from his deep engineering background and recent work with a Y Combinator startup focused on voice AI. From reminiscing about Riot Games to tackling the complexities of creating AI-driven Dungeon Masters for tabletop role-playing games, Bart shares insights on overcoming technical challenges and the nuances of voice interaction in games.
Explore the future of AI in storytelling, user interfaces, and the unique complications faced by AI game development in this enlightening conversation.
Check out Bart's project: https://www.immersiveplay.io/
New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday.
Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H

00:00 Introduction to Voice AI in Gaming
00:13 Guest Introduction: Bart Kroll's Journey
00:51 The Spark of Voice AI in Gaming
02:09 Challenges and Innovations in Voice AI
02:42 Voice AI User Interfaces and Applications
05:20 Natural Language and User Experience
10:10 Technical Insights and Future Directions
22:24 Latency and Performance in Voice AI
30:51 Exploring Advanced AI Models
31:55 Emerging Technologies in AI
34:30 Voice Generation and Ethical Concerns
42:49 Challenges in AI-Powered Tabletop RPGs
51:38 Adapting Rule Systems for AI
01:00:23 Future of AI in Gaming
01:02:16 Conclusion and Contact Information
Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI
1 hr 4 min
September 16, 2025 Ep 21: Prompt-to-Game? Testing the limits of AI game gen (AUDIO ONLY)
Join the latest episode of 'Playing With Inference' as the hosts dive into the fascinating world of AI-driven game creation with Jani Penttinen, CEO and co-founder of Bitmagic.
Jani shares the journey of Bitmagic, from starting as an online role-playing game during the COVID-19 pandemic to multiple iterations in the prompt-to-game space. Explore the technical challenges, iterations of the platform, and the potential future where anyone can create engaging games using AI.
Tune in for an insightful conversation on the past, present, and future of AI in gaming.
New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday.
Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H
00:00 Introduction and Congratulations
00:20 Exploring Gen AI in Gaming
00:46 Guest Introduction: Jani Penttinen
01:22 The Origin Story of Bitmagic
03:40 Pivoting to a New Vision
06:57 Bitmagic's Vision and Goals
08:24 Challenges and Innovations in Game Creation
18:12 The Importance of Remix Culture
26:21 Generative AI and Asset Creation
33:19 Evolution of Bitmagic
35:12 Unity vs Unreal: Tool Differences
36:05 Transition to WebGL and Mini Version
38:25 Challenges with Unity and WebGL
39:23 Exploring Web GPU and Future Prospects
49:46 AI Integration in Game Development
55:20 Balancing AI and Game Development
56:16 AI Expertise and Game Development
01:06:02 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI
1 hr 8 min
September 16, 2025 Ep 21: Prompt-to-Game? Testing the limits of AI game gen
Join the latest episode of 'Playing With Inference' as the hosts dive into the fascinating world of AI-driven game creation with Jani Penttinen, CEO and co-founder of Bitmagic.
Jani shares the journey of Bitmagic, from starting as an online role-playing game during the COVID-19 pandemic to multiple iterations in the prompt-to-game space. Explore the technical challenges, iterations of the platform, and the potential future where anyone can create engaging games using AI.
Tune in for an insightful conversation on the past, present, and future of AI in gaming.
New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday.
Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H
00:00 Introduction and Congratulations
00:20 Exploring Gen AI in Gaming
00:46 Guest Introduction: Jani Penttinen
01:22 The Origin Story of Bitmagic
03:40 Pivoting to a New Vision
06:57 Bitmagic's Vision and Goals
08:24 Challenges and Innovations in Game Creation
18:12 The Importance of Remix Culture
26:21 Generative AI and Asset Creation
33:19 Evolution of Bitmagic
35:12 Unity vs Unreal: Tool Differences
36:05 Transition to WebGL and Mini Version
38:25 Challenges with Unity and WebGL
39:23 Exploring Web GPU and Future Prospects
49:46 AI Integration in Game Development
55:20 Balancing AI and Game Development
56:16 AI Expertise and Game Development
01:06:02 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI
1 hr 8 min

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