5 iconic AI characters in video games

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In many forms of media, including video games, artificial intelligence (AI) is seen as one of the most advanced technologies of the time. Fully formed AIs are shown to have near-human levels of personality, charm, or even murderous intent.

In video games, players have witnessed a host of artificial intelligence over the course of many years, with them playing various roles in different games. Sometimes they are there to be the player’s assistant, and sometimes they end up being antagonists, while other times, they might be a side plot activity doing a little bit of self-contained storytelling on their own.

Whatever the reason, sometimes these AI characters leave an impact and lasting impression on the player. Here are 5 such instances in video games.

Note: This article reflects the writer's opinion.

Initially serving as the role of the narrator in the first Portal video game, GLaDOS oversees the experiments at the Aperture Science center. As Chell, players progress through different test chambers, learning how to use the portal gun. GLaDOS even promises Chell some cake if she completes all the test chambers.

As Chell goes on, GLaDOS becomes less and less cautious with her. Around the halfway point, it was revealed that GLaDOS had previously killed all the personnel who resided in the center. From there on, GLaDOS is bent on stopping Chell at any cost, ultimately leading to her being shut down by Chell.

While for most of the video game, she plays the role of the antagonist, GLaDOS has become an icon in the Portal series due to her personality and careless disregard for human life. Voice actress Ellen McLain did a splendid job of bringing the AI to life, with the perfect balance of robotic monotone and a menacingly evil nuance.

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