NCSOFT's artificial intelligence (AI) subsidiary NC AI announced on the 26th that it has signed a groundbreaking media AI support agreement with the multi-channel network (MCN) company Sandbox Network to assist domestic creators in entering the global market.
NC AI provides AI solutions necessary for the production of various media content, such as games, animation, advertising, short-form videos, and webtoons, supporting creators worldwide to produce content easily and quickly. In particular, it realizes the automation and efficiency of the creative process by integrating advanced AI technologies such as voice synthesis, translation, dubbing, and 3D animation creation.
The two corporations agreed to collaborate on the government's 'Independent AI Foundation Model' project that NC AI is challenging. NC AI is promoting the K-AI project through its self-developed large-scale language model 'VARCO (VARCO) LLM', and Sandbox Network plans to actively support the utilization and dissemination of this model's content AI.
First, by utilizing AI technology, they will promote global communication and content expansion for creators through advanced AI technologies in translation, voice synthesis, and 3D design.
NC AI's AI translation technology excels at natural real-time translation in specialized fields such as gaming and media. It supports four languages, including Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese, and unlike general translations, it translates game terminology, chat slang, and abbreviations into languages that fit local cultures. Additionally, it reproduces the actual voice tone and emotions of creators with only short video data and provides new fan experiences with voice acting technology that automatically dubs in more than ten languages.
Moreover, it can convert conversations in real time during live broadcasts, fan meetings, and community chats, allowing influencers to converse with fans in Korean while fans from Japan, the U.S., and Europe can communicate immediately in their own languages.
Creators affiliated with Sandbox can easily create their own merchandise and virtual avatars using NC AI's 3D modeling technology and fashion AI, freely designing outfits to showcase various fashion ensembles.
Lee Yeon-su, CEO of NC AI, noted, 'Through this collaboration, we will do our best to help creators actively utilize NC AI's 'Independent AI Foundation Model' and vertical AI technologies to enhance their inherent individuality and open a future where they can freely communicate with global fans.'