Get ready for virtual AI cohosts that chat with Twitch stars and control their streams

Inworld AI, Streamlabs, and Nvidia are partnering on a new AI assistant for streamers that can provide technical support for streams in real time and even act as a quippy cohost.

As a cohost, the “Intelligent Streaming Assistant” can understand what’s happening in games like Fortnite and offer “contextually relevant commentary,” according to a press release. “This awareness enables the assistant to do things like highlight a well-timed build, provide commentary during a dramatic Victory Royale, or shoutout audience members for sending tips.”

As a producer, the assistant will be able to trigger “audio and visual effects to enhance high-impact gameplay” as well as capture clips. The assistant can also help set up Streamlabs Desktop and offer troubleshooting advice. And streamers will be able to pick from “assistant personalities” that can “complement the tone of their stream, whether they’re looking for subtle behind-the-scenes support or a lively co-host.”

The tool seems like it could be a useful and potentially entertaining way to improve your streams. But based solely on how it’s demonstrated in a video, the assistant might also look and sound like an awkward AI avatar, so I’m not sure how widely it might be used in practice.

The Intelligent Streaming Assistant is set to launch in Streamlabs’ app store later this year.