Grants and Contributions:
Title:
That AI-Generated Character? Maybe NOT Your Best Friend!
Agreement Number:
-
Agreement Value:
$59,825.00
Agreement Date:
May 29, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
The goal of this project is to support players, educators, and policymakers to respond effectively to the privacy challenges posed by AI-generated NPCs. Researchers will: (1) review the ‘state of play’ with respect to AI-generated NPCs, focusing on gaming industry and player perspectives on the associated applications, goals, risks, and benefits; (2) summarize the academic literature that examines how NPCs might be designed or might behave in order to influence player behaviour, and the corresponding privacy implications; and, (3) critically assess the efficacy of educational and regulatory responses to minimize the privacy impact of interacting with AI-generated NPCs.
Organization:
Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
Expected Results:
The results will be mobilized to players, educators, policymakers, researchers, and the public through workshops, educational modules, academic presentations, a peer-reviewed publication, a final report, and public outreach.
Location:
London, Ontario, CA N6A 3K7
Reference Number:
CP-000097
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
Western University
Federal Riding Name:
London Centre (Ontario)
Program:
Contributions Program
Program Purpose:
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada’s (OPC) Contributions Program funds independent privacy research and related knowledge translation initiatives.