In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Lara Martin, Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the University of Maryland, to explore how large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT can assist Dungeon Masters (DMs) in crafting immersive Dungeons & Dragons campaigns.

Dr. Martin is a researcher at the intersection of AI and human-centered computing, and co-author of the paper: Calypso: LLMs as Dungeon Master’s Assistants. We discuss how AI tools can augment creativity, what their limits are, and how to use them responsibly in storytelling and interactive fiction.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ How to use AI as a Dungeon Master assistant

✅ Why humans still need to curate AI outputs

✅ The pros and cons of AI-generated stories

✅ How LLMs can help overcome writer’s block

✅ The ethical and creative challenges of AI in narrative spaces

🌐 Connect with Dr. Lara Martin & her work:

🔗 Website: https://laramartin.net

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