Microsoft Brings OpenAI Technology to the Minecraft Game

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JAKARTA - Apart from developing its chatbot Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology with the latest version of the Bing search engine, Microsoft is also reportedly integrating AI into the Minecraft game.

The latest information from online news platform Semafor, which cites anonymous sources, suggests Mojang Studios and Microsoft are experimenting with new ways to make Minecraft more accessible to gamers using AI.

This was also corroborated by a Twitter account @_h0x0d_ which responded to the Semafor news, showing an internal demo of the Minecraft version integrated with the broad OpenAI platform.

The video was reportedly demonstrated at a recent internal meeting at Microsoft. In this AI model, gamers can use natural language to control characters and tasks in Minecraft.

They can control Minecraft by telling the AI ​​what to do. Chances are, gamers will just have to ask the computer to build the structure and watch it complete the task on its own.

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— WalkingCat (@_h0x0d_) February 17, 2023

It shows how AI can simplify complex processes for advanced builds in Minecraft, or even executing simple commands like teleporting.

However, the technology doesn't come with the advanced Prometheus layer that Bing's search engine also uses.

Studios and Microsoft are experimenting with integrating Github Copilot, a cloud-based AI program that aims to assist developers and programmers by auto-completing code under certain conditions.

AI is able to consolidate complex Minecraft code by interpreting player commands, then executing them in real-time. In the end, be able to understand the player's voice commands.

There's no definite indication that Microsoft actually intends to implement Copilot into Minecraft.

Prior to this, the company at last year's Build conference also showcased a Minecraft assistant that uses OpenAI's proprietary Codex model to perform relatively easy tasks.

Tasks are like getting characters to approach players or craft items. However, don't count on Microsoft and other developers using AI to replace conventional gameplay.

Citing Engadget, Saturday, February 18, Minecraft is interesting precisely because gamers do a lot of construction work themselves. That said, it's clear the company is committed to experimenting with different ways AI can be used to improve its product.