THE EVOLUTION OF AI-ENABLED INTERACTIVE STORYTELLING: FROM NORSE LEGENDS TO NEXT-GEN LANGUAGE MODELS

In recent years, the world of AI-powered role-playing (RP) has experienced a dramatic transformation. What originated as fringe projects with first-generation chatbots has blossomed into a vibrant ecosystem of applications, resources, and user groups. This article examines the present state of AI RP, from popular platforms to innovative techniques.