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GTA 6 devs rode in a helicopter over a Beyoncé concert and met 'colorful characters' who revealed their crimes while researching Miami — 'As soon as they know where you're from, they just want to tell you every crime they or their friends have ever done'
Rockstar Games developers conducted extensive research for Grand Theft Auto 6 in Miami, including police ride-alongs and observing a Beyoncé concert from a helicopter. During these trips, developers encountered individuals who shared details of their past crimes upon learning the team was working on GTA.
Rockstar Traveled Across Florida With Gang Members and Cops for GTA 6 Research
Rockstar Games discussed their extensive research methods for Grand Theft Auto 6, which included traveling across Florida with gang members and law enforcement. The developers also mentioned observing a Beyonce concert from a helicopter as part of their immersive approach to game development.
GTA 6: Rockstar Developers Visited Strip Clubs and Rode Around at Night With Ex-Cops to Get First-Hand Florida Experience
Rockstar Games developers conducted extensive research for Grand Theft Auto 6, including visiting strip clubs and observing Florida life with former police officers. This immersive approach aimed to capture authentic experiences for the game's setting.
OpenAI says it reached its goal of creating an automated research intern
OpenAI has announced it has achieved its goal of creating an automated AI researcher, with plans to develop an even more advanced version by March 2028. This development signifies a step forward in AI-driven research capabilities.
Rockstar set up a special GTA 6 team in Miami to meet with "ex-criminals, law enforcement, club promoters, gun dealers and anyone notorious or influential"
Rockstar Games conducted extensive research for Grand Theft Auto 6, embedding teams in Miami and meeting with individuals from various backgrounds, including ex-criminals and law enforcement, to authentically capture Florida culture. Developers aimed for deep immersion with reactive NPCs and detailed environments, drawing inspiration from local music scenes and fashion.
Fenris Creations hires former Icelandic minister to lead AI partnerships, deepens Google DeepMind research through EVE Frontier
Fenris Creations, formerly CCP Games, has appointed former Icelandic Minister Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir as Senior Director of AI Partnerships to foster collaborations with AI labs and universities. The company is leveraging its persistent world MMO, EVE Frontier, as a live testing environment for autonomous AI agents, building on its existing research partnership with Google DeepMind.
OpenAI will provide free AI models to select researchers
OpenAI is launching a program called ChatGPT for Academic Researchers, which will provide free access to its AI models for select researchers. The program is set to begin this summer with 10,000 participants.