An Everlasting, AI-Generated Simulation of Seinfeld, Devoid of Reality and Endlessly Playing.
In a groundbreaking move, the AI-driven show "Nothing, Forever" has been making waves on Twitch, providing an endless stream of procedurally generated animated sitcom content that mirrors the style and humour of the iconic 90s sitcom, Seinfeld[2].
Created by Skyler Hartle and Brian Habersberger under the banner of "Mismatch Media," the show has been in development part-time for four years[3]. It features the main characters, Larry Feinberg, Fred Kastpolous, Yvonne Torres, and Zoltan Kakler, stand-ins for the main Seinfeld cast[4]. The characters engage in inane conversations about unseasonable weather, dates, lunch, and other everyday topics, all generated by the large language model GPT-3[5].
The show's unique appeal lies in its ability to simulate the dense, observational-comedy style of Seinfeld, turning it into an endless, AI-powered homage[1][5]. Each episode lasts just one minute, making it easy to dip in and out of the stream[2]. Despite the bizarre and captivating nature of the show, the characters lack noticeable personalities, leading to awkward pauses and confusion about who is leading the scene[6].
However, this hasn't stopped viewers from engaging with the show. In fact, it has inspired the creation of memes and subcultures based on the AI-generated characters[3]. The creators have been actively watching the Twitch chat for feedback and ideas, and they aim to update the system to allow viewers to influence the narrative and steer the direction of the show[7].
The team behind Nothing, Forever hopes to prove that it's possible to create a real, generative show that people would watch[8]. They also plan to use the underlying technology to spin off more shows and offer a platform for creators[9]. With its blend of nostalgia and cutting-edge AI technology, Nothing, Forever is not just an entertaining show, but also an interactive, ongoing social experience on streaming platforms like Twitch[2].
[1] https://www.engadget.com/nothing-forever-ai-powered-seinfeld-parody-launches-on-twitch-141222196.html [2] https://www.wired.com/story/nothing-forever-ai-seinfeld-parody-twitch/ [3] https://www.theverge.com/2022/12/14/23510050/nothing-forever-ai-seinfeld-parody-twitch-stream [4] https://techcrunch.com/2022/12/14/nothing-forever-ai-seinfeld-parody-twitch/ [5] https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/dec/14/nothing-forever-ai-powered-seinfeld-parody-launches-on-twitch [6] https://www.theverge.com/2022/12/14/23510050/nothing-forever-ai-seinfeld-parody-twitch-stream [7] https://www.engadget.com/nothing-forever-ai-powered-seinfeld-parody-launches-on-twitch-141222196.html [8] https://www.wired.com/story/nothing-forever-ai-seinfeld-parody-twitch/ [9] https://techcrunch.com/2022/12/14/nothing-forever-ai-seinfeld-parody-twitch/
- The AI-driven show "Nothing, Forever," which resembles Seinfeld in style and humor, has been generating interest on Twitch through its endless stream of procedurally generated content, created with the help of technology like GPT-3.
- Created by Skyler Hartle and Brian Habersberger, "Nothing, Forever" features characters inspired by the main Seinfeld cast, engaging in everyday conversations.
- While the show's characters lack obvious personalities, creating awkward pauses, its unique blend of nostalgia and artificial intelligence has inspired memes and subcultures among viewers.
- The creators plan to use the underlying technology from "Nothing, Forever" to develop more shows and provide a platform for creators, aiming to demonstrate the potential for creating a real, generative show in the tech and entertainment world.
