Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
As a Developer Advocate at Meta, Deepak Nair knows a thing or two about user-generated content. So what is he most excited about from Meta Connect? Embodied NPCs.
Hear Deepak’s thoughts on why embodied NPCs and generative AI tools are game-changers for creators. From enabling dynamic conversations and avatar customizations to scripting worlds without extensive coding experience, generative AI can help you make your worlds feel more alive and foster a truly social atmosphere in less time than ever before.
As a Developer Advocate at Meta, Deepak Nair knows a thing or two about user-generated content. So what is he most excited about from Meta Connect? Embodied NPCs.
Hear Deepak’s thoughts on why embodied NPCs and generative AI tools are game-changers for creators. From enabling dynamic conversations and avatar customizations to scripting worlds without extensive coding experience, generative AI can help you make your worlds feel more alive and foster a truly social atmosphere in less time than ever before.
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