Fortnite Adds AI Characters That Talk Back, Replacing Old Scripted Conversations

Epic Games has given Fortnite creators a new tool: AI-powered characters that respond to players in real time, instead of following pre-written scripts. These NPCs can remember what happened in the game, speak using computer voices, and react to what players actually do. Epic is keeping the feature in testing for now. In this author's view, this shows how game makers are finding practical ways to use AI to give creators more flexibility—while being careful about safety and ease of use.