The acronym "NPC" refers to non-player characters, which are video game characters that aren't controlled by the player or an ...

I tripped over the term NPC, quite literally, on my way to an event the other night. Rushing to get there, I fell right in front of the venue. Embarrassed by how many people had just watched me eat ...

It is increasingly common in online communities to jokingly or insultingly refer to others as automated characters, like those in video games. This is a flawed and overly simplistic representation of ...

SAN FRANCISCO — Koby Colls grabs a vase of dark, wilted roses and screams, “Roses, my love, roses!” His fiancée, Gloria Briggs, swats them away with annoyance and the two turn back to the screen, ...

Ubisoft unveils "NEO NPCs" at GDC, a GenAI-powered prototype revolutionizing player-NPC interactions. These NPCs offer unprecedented intelligence and interactivity, promising immersive gameplay and ...

AI deepfakes trained our brains to spot fakes, but now they're over-calibrated. Explore the "Giving NPC" Effect, where real ...

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In this entertaining video, we dive into the world of gaming antics by pretending to be a fake Rumi NPC. Watch as we navigate ...

Bizarre and random videos can be found on one's FYP, but one of the most intriguing trends now is when streamers act like NPCs, usually found in games, and make tons of money while doing so. This ...

X owner Elon Musk heaped scorn on the media as "NPCs" on Tuesday after a slew of headlines painted his much-hyped conversation with former President Trump in a negative light. NPC is short for ...