THE EVOLUTION OF AI-POWERED INTERACTIVE STORYTELLING: FROM ANCIENT MYTHS TO NEXT-GEN LANGUAGE MODELS

In the past decade, the domain of AI-powered role-playing (RP) has seen a dramatic transformation. What started as niche experiments with first-generation chatbots has blossomed into a vibrant ecosystem of platforms, services, and enthusiasts. This piece explores the existing environment of AI RP, from popular platforms to groundbreaking techniques