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Gemma 4 E2B powers autonomous NPCs in browser experiment

An experiment has been developed to create autonomous Non-Player Characters (NPCs) that run in a web browser using the Gemma 4 E2B model. The project, available on GitHub and a web page, allows these NPCs to perform actions like walking, talking, and interacting with a limited environment, including modifications through fireballs or pushing barrels. The developer aims to make these "dumb" NPCs perform silly actions to create engaging demos and attract interest in the project, with potential for further development in several directions. AI

IMPACT Enables interactive AI experiences directly within web browsers, potentially lowering the barrier for AI integration in gaming and simulations.

RANK_REASON The item describes a user-created experiment integrating an AI model into a specific application (NPCs in a browser game), rather than a release from a major AI lab or a significant industry event.

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Gemma 4 E2B powers autonomous NPCs in browser experiment

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  1. r/LocalLLaMA TIER_1 English(EN) · /u/runvnc ·

    Experiment: autonomous NPCs powered by Gemma 4 E2B in the browser

    <table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/LocalLLaMA/comments/1uv3wnt/experiment_autonomous_npcs_powered_by_gemma_4_e2b/"> <img alt="Experiment: autonomous NPCs powered by Gemma 4 E2B in the browser" src="https://preview.redd.it/rkyed6000ych1.png?width=640&amp;crop=smart…