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  220.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://916324.mit-edu.top/post/2917083465">Dynamic Goal Recognition in Player-Centric Game AI Systems</a></h2>
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  247.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://916324.mit-edu.top/post/2179084563">The Role of Virtual Labs in STEM Education Through Game-Based Learning</a></h2>
  248.                            <p class="info">This paper examines the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in the design of mobile games, focusing on how AI enables adaptive game mechanics that adjust to a player’s behavior. The research explores how machine learning algorithms personalize game difficulty, enhance NPC interactions, and create procedurally generated content. It also addresses challenges in ensuring that AI-driven systems maintain fairness and avoid reinforcing harmful stereotypes.</p>
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