Friday, 14 March 2025
28.3 C
Singapore
34.9 C
Thailand
21.8 C
Indonesia
27.8 C
Philippines

Activision supports AI research with Call of Duty: Warzone data

Activision shares a groundbreaking open-source dataset from Call of Duty: Warzoneโ€™s Caldera map, aiding AI research and model training.

Activision has taken a significant step in supporting AI research by sharing a comprehensive dataset from Call of Duty: Warzoneโ€™s Caldera map. This dataset, now available as open-source, aims to assist researchers in studying player movements and enhancing AI model training.

A unique dataset for AI research

You can now access the first dataset from Call of Duty in OpenUSD. This dataset includes nearly the entire geometry of the Caldera map, accompanied by randomly selected, anonymized time samples that showcase how players navigate the map. This initiative marks a notable moment in gaming and AI research.

A milestone in gaming data sharing

Michael Vance, Activisionโ€™s Senior Vice President and fellow software engineer, highlights the significance of this dataset. According to Vance, it represents one of the largest and most complex geometry and instance count data sets released by the gaming industry. Additionally, it is among the largest publicly available OpenUSD datasets, a format supported by notable companies such as Pixar and Apple.

Enhancing AI with gaming data

Activisionโ€™s Chief Technology Officer, Natalya Tatarchuk, emphasises the value of this dataset in advancing AI training and content generation techniques. The video game industry, much like others, is exploring the potential of generative AI. This data could play a crucial role in these advancements, despite ongoing concerns from game developers.

If you want to explore Activisionโ€™s Caldera data, it is available for download on GitHub.

Hot this week

OpenAI pushes for clear copyright rules in AI development

OpenAI urges the US government to protect AI training under "fair use," sparking debate over copyright laws and AI development.

OpenAI calls DeepSeek โ€˜state-controlledโ€™ and urges bans on Chinese AI models

OpenAI calls DeepSeek โ€œstate-controlledโ€ and urges bans on PRC-backed AI models, citing security concerns and risks of data sharing under Chinese law.

Lego unveils 1,972-piece Mario Kart set with posable arms and head

Lego unveils a 1,972-piece Mario Kart set featuring a posable Mario figure and display stand, which will be available on May 15 for US$249.90.

Razer’s popular Kraken Kitty V2 headsets get new colour options

Razer's Kraken Kitty V2 headsets get new White and Black colour options, expanding the lineup. Find out more about the updated styles and pricing.

Some Chromecasts are showing โ€˜Untrusted deviceโ€™ errors

Some Chromecast devices are displaying an โ€˜Untrusted deviceโ€™ error, preventing users from casting. Google is investigating the issue.

Blueskyโ€™s CEO trolls Mark Zuckerberg with a viral T-shirt that sells out in minutes

Blueskyโ€™s CEO Jay Graber trolled Mark Zuckerberg with a Latin T-shirt at SXSW, selling out replicas in 30 minutes. Here's why it struck a chord.

Oracle could be the leading choice to manage TikTok in the US

Oracle is reportedly the top choice to manage TikTokโ€™s US operations as ByteDance seeks a deal before the April deadline. Uncertainty remains.

Android introduces Auracast support for hearing aids in public audio broadcasts

Android 16 will add Auracast support, allowing hearing aids to connect directly to public audio broadcasts.

AI startup Sesame unveils base model for its voice assistant

AI startup Sesame has released CSM-1B, the base model behind its voice assistant Maya, raising concerns over voice cloning risks and safeguards.

Related Articles