Would you pay to have a virtual gaming coach help you play better? That’s more or less what Nvidia intends to know with the reveal of its new Project Ava. It features an AI assistant designed precisely for this.
The AI acts as an intelligent co-pilot, offering real-time tips to improve players’ performance and help them overcome complex challenges. Find out more details below!
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How does Project Ava work?
Project Ava uses advanced artificial intelligence to analyze thousands of images from the player’s screen and processes them in real time. From there, the system can give strategic advice to optimize performance during the game.
According to an Nvidia promotional video, Ava is capable of running millions of simulations in seconds, ensuring fast and accurate responses to the most difficult challenges. For example, when watching a boss battle in Black Myth: Wukong, Ava gave detailed instructions such as:
“Prepare to dodge when the blade starts to spin or glow orange.”
“Watch the boss’s health bar. Once it reduces between 10% and 20%, be ready to dodge.”
“He will disappear…”
“If he grabs you, you’ll feel it!”
Additionally, Ava can identify specific game elements, such as the mini-map in League of Legends, to detect enemy positions and suggest strategies based on items, spells and historical data from professional matches.
And even after the match, the assistant continues her role as coach, creating replays and providing personalized feedback on the player’s performance. This includes tips on skill usage, positioning, and strategic choices that could have improved the outcome of the match.
Technology behind Project Ava
During a live demo, Nvidia showcased Ava running on two RTX 4090 GPUs, using Meta’s Llama 3.2 language model for local processing, without needing to connect to the cloud. Although the prototype has experienced some delays, the company said it is already working to optimize performance and make the tool more agile.
Nvidia also highlighted that it has a patented algorithm for generating tips in real time and plans to develop exclusive hardware to support the technology. In the future, Ava will be able to automatically configure the player’s computer, act as an autonomous companion in games or even lead teams in raids, taking on the role of organizer.
Controversies and challenges
Despite the interesting potential, Project Ava also ended up generating some concerns. One is the origin of the content used to train AI, which may include third-party guides without proper credit or compensation to the creators.
Additionally, the use of a default female voice has raised debates about gender stereotyping, although Nvidia has confirmed that other voice options will be available in the future.
Another challenge highlighted was the interruption of the gaming experience, as Ava occasionally overlaps its audio with the game’s sound, which may be uncomfortable for some players.
Availability and future of Project Ava
Unlike many conceptual projects, Nvidia is already actively investing in Ava. The company plans to launch a beta version soon, with an official announcement scheduled for GDC (Game Developers Conference) in March. Additionally, Nvidia is building a dedicated team of AI developers to continue improving the project.
fonte: theverge
Source: https://www.hardware.com.br/noticias/project-ava-da-razer-e-uma-ia-que-promete-ser-coach-de-esports.html
