Neuro-sama

Neuro-sama is a chatbot styled after a female VTuber that hosts livestreams on the Twitch channel "vedal987". Her speech and personality are generated by an artificial intelligence (AI) system which utilizes a large language model, allowing her to communicate with viewers in a live chat. She was created by a computer programmer and AI-developer named Vedal, who decided to build upon the concept of an AI VTuber by combining interactions between AI gameplay and a computer-generated avatar. She debuted on Twitch on December 19, 2022 after four years of development.[4]

Neuro-sama
Neuro-sama’s second design
Personal information
Occupations
Twitch information
Channel
Years active2022–present
Genres
Games
Followers415,100+[1]
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2022–present
Genres
Subscribers168,000+[2]
Last updated: 13 October 2023
Neuro-sama's first design, a sample model from Live2D named "Hiyori Momose"[3]

Development

Neuro-sama was created by developer vedal987.[5][6] Her responses to the audience are generated from a large language model, with a text-to-speech application converts into a "cutesy voice".[7] According to Vedal, a separate AI model controls her in-game actions when she plays video games.[8] In an interview with Bloomberg, he said that Neuro-sama was his full-time job.[7]

After four years of development, Neuro-sama debuted on Twitch on December 19, 2022.[9] Her new design was implemented on May 27, 2023.[10]

Online content

The chatbot's Twitch content primarily centers around playing video games, notably osu! (2007), in which her gameplay once defeated the best human player in the world, and Minecraft (2011), in which her adaptations to sandbox gameplay have gained notoriety.[11] Other aspects of her content delivery include singing songs and reacting to YouTube videos. While playing games or participating in other activities, the AI frequently engages with viewers by responding to their questions and acknowledging donations. Her comedic and sometimes controversial responses to the live chat have gone viral, accelerating the rise in popularity.[12] Her fanbase has dubbed itself "The Swarm".[9]

Controversy

On January 11, 2023, the Twitch channel received a temporary ban for unspecified "hateful conduct", likely stemming from controversial statements made by the AI, including skepticism surrounding the validity of the Holocaust during a stream.[13][14][15] Vedal implemented more measures to prevent Neuro-sama from making offensive statements after this occurred.[16] The channel was unbanned on January 25, 2023 and quickly surpassed 100,000 followers.[17] Upon returning to Twitch, Neuro-sama's content expanded to include live reactions to content creators and streamers, as well as collaborations with other VTubers.[16]

See also
  • 15.ai, an artificial intelligence speech synthesizer that generates voices from an assortment of fictional characters from a variety of media sources
  • Tay, another artificial intelligence influencer that got banned for denying the Holocaust

References
  1. "vedal987 - Streamer Profile & Stats". Twitch Metrics. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  2. "About Neuro-sama Ch. Vedal AI". YouTube.
  3. "Live2D Sample Model Collection". Live2D. July 24, 2019. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
  4. "What is AI VTuber? (9 Faq About AI VTuber)". live3d.io. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
  5. Narita, Seiji (January 27, 2023). "AI VTuber Neuro-sama is back from its Twitch ban and acting as strange as ever". Automation. Active Gaming Media. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
  6. "Vedal Twitter".
  7. D'Anastasio, Cecilia (June 17, 2023). "Meet Neuro-sama, the AI Twitch Streamer Who Plays Minecraft, Sings Karaoke, Loves Art". Bloomberg. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
  8. "【Vedal's Interview】Neuro sama's New Model, and the AI System behind her". YouTube.
  9. Gordon, Nicholas (January 17, 2023). "ChatGPT is a salvo in a growing generative A.I. 'arms race' between the U.S. and China". Fortune. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
  10. @annytf (May 27, 2023). "I had a lot of fun making the new model for Neuro-Sama!! wink heart 💜" (Tweet). Retrieved July 5, 2023 – via Twitter.
  11. Gutelle, Sam (January 6, 2023). "There's an AI VTuber now and it has 70,000 followers on Twitch". Tubefilter. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
  12. Xiang, Chloe (January 5, 2023). "This Virtual Twitch Streamer is Controlled Entirely By AI". Vice. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
  13. Gach, Ethan (January 6, 2023). "AI-Controlled VTuber Streams Games On Twitch, Denies Holocaust". Kotaku. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
  14. Gach, Ethan (January 12, 2023). "AI VTuber Banned For 'Hateful Conduct,' Now Undistinguishable From Real Twitch Stars". Kotaku. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
  15. Pabriga, Cedric (January 12, 2023). "Controversial AI streamer Neuro Sama finally banned on Twitch". Dot Esports. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
  16. Winslow, Levi (February 4, 2023). "Twitch's Mega Popular AI Streamer Now Pulling In Thousands Of Viewers With Reaction Content". Kotaku Australia. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
  17. "vedal987". TwitchTracker. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
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