Artificial intelligence (AI) took the world by storm in 2023, and it could very well dominate the discourse in 2024, too. But does modern AI have to thank the iconic first-person shooting game Quake?
What Happened: AI's vast dependence on graphics processing units (GPU) has been a critical aspect in the development of this industry – both on the AI side of things, as well as for the topline of companies like Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD), among others.
The original Quake game was released back in 1996. It popularized 3D gaming with its 360-degree views and set the tone for modern games for years to come. Modern-day gaming features like "clans" and truly popularized the concept of multiplayer gaming, making ...