TECH GIRL ENERGY: The Weekly Debrief
Episode 23 – AI Characters in Video Games, Nylon helping Lithium Batteries and Hinge Health App
Harriet Taylor and Numi Gildert dive into their favourite tech headlines of the week;
Key Topics Discussed:
Sony Tests AI-Powered PlayStation Characters
- Sony is experimenting with game characters that can converse like chatbots.
- Discussion on how this could transform open-world games by eliminating scripted dialogue trees.
- The implications for voice actors if their voices are used indefinitely by AI.
Nylon-Enhanced Lithium Batteries
- Researchers have discovered that nylon can improve lithium batteries’ stability and lifespan.
- Potential applications include electric vehicles and other sustainable energy solutions.
- The irony of using flammable nylon to reduce fire risks in batteries is noted.
Hinge Health Goes Public
- Introduction to Hinge Health, a digital physical therapy startup aiming for an IPO next year.
- How it offers home-based musculoskeletal injury recovery through innovative tech tools.
- Speculation about its potential impact on healthcare accessibility in places like the UK.
Hosts’ Insights:
- Gaming Addiction Confessions: Harriet shares her experiences with immersive RPGs like “The Witcher” while pondering the future of interactive gameplay with AI-driven NPCs.
- Battery Innovations: Both hosts express curiosity about how such technological advancements might reshape industries reliant on stable power sources.
- Healthcare Digitisation: They discuss whether apps like Hinge Health could alleviate pressure from traditional physiotherapy services or serve as supplementary tools.
LINKS
AI-powered Playstation characters: https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/ai-playstation-characters-sony-ps5-chatgpt-b2712813.html
Nylon in lithium batteries: https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/11/nylon_additive_lithium_battery/
Hinge Health app: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/07/hinge-health-to-go-public-as-soon-as-april-source-says.html
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