On 2/9, our team is excited to launch our Gaming Flagship and announce a breakthrough project in #AI created through a collab with Polyphony Digital Inc. (PDI) and @Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE). Enjoy this sneak peek. https://t.co/XlHvBQuu1Q — Sony AI (@SonyAI_global) February 7, 2022 You can check out a brief teaser trailer for said breakthrough project, below.
What might this collaboration between Sony AI and Polyphony Digital actually entail? Well, this quote from Sony CEO Kenichiro Yoshida from last year may shed some light on the subject… While we’ll have to wait for confirmation, it kind of sounds like Sony may be working on a version of the Forza series’ “Drivatars” – that is, AIs based on analysis of your driving style, that other people can race against without you actually being behind the controller. Perhaps there’s more to it than that, but an advanced version of the Drivatar system would be a cool addition to Gran Turismo 7. Haven’t been keeping up with Polyphony Digital’s upcoming Gran Turismo 7? You can check out a very in-depth State of Play presentation here, and the game’s key features, below. Gran Turismo 7 peels onto PS4 and PS5 on March 4. The Sony AI “breakthrough,” whatever it may be, will be unveiled on February 9.
