THE EVOLUTION OF AI-POWERED INTERACTIVE STORYTELLING: FROM ANCIENT MYTHS TO LOCAL 70B MODELS

In the past decade, the world of AI-powered role-playing (RP) has seen a dramatic transformation. What originated as fringe projects with first-generation chatbots has blossomed into a vibrant ecosystem of applications, platforms, and enthusiasts. This article investigates the present state of AI RP, from popular platforms to innovative techniques.