THE PROGRESSION OF AI-ENABLED CHARACTER SIMULATION: FROM ANCIENT MYTHS TO LOCAL 70B MODELS

In the past decade, the realm of AI-powered role-playing (RP) has experienced a remarkable shift. What began as fringe projects with first-generation chatbots has blossomed into a dynamic landscape of applications, platforms, and communities. This piece examines the existing environment of AI RP, from user favorites to cutting-edge techniques.The R