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Explore a conference talk by Layla Porter at NDC London that delves into the often overlooked types of artificial intelligence used in video game development. While today's AI discussions predominantly focus on machine learning, LLMs, and generative AI, this presentation highlights the traditional AI algorithms that power the games we enjoy. Learn about pathfinding, state machines, decision trees, and goal-oriented action planning - techniques that remain highly relevant for software development. Discover how these game development AI approaches can be applied to business applications and how their performance optimization strategies can improve software quality across domains. This talk bridges the gap between game development expertise and enterprise application development, offering valuable insights for software developers looking to implement efficient decision-making systems beyond the current machine learning trend.
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The Forgotten AI of Video Games - Layla Porter - NDC London 2025
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