Sony’s new AI-powered ‘ghost’ patent predicts a murky future for gaming

Stuff | 07.01.2026 17:44
Once upon a time, a too-hard puzzle (or that Driver tutorial) might’ve been enough to stump you, possibly for the rest of time. That was until the internet came along, offering guides and tutorials that still left the player in the driver’s seat. Sony plans to retire those ideas, having recently patented AI-powered in-game ‘ghost players’ that just show you how to beat the game. Or rather, the bits you’re struggling with.