Richard Evans (born 23 October 1969) is an

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(AI) research scientist at

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. His research focuses on integrating declarative interpretable logic-based systems with neural networks, and on formal models of Kant's Critique of Pure Reason. Previously, he designed the AI for a number of computer games. He was the co-founder, along with

Emily Short Emily Short is an interactive fiction (IF) writer. She is perhaps best known for her debut game ''Galatea'' and her use of psychologically complex non-player characters (NPCs). Short has been called "a visionary in the world of text-based game ...

, of Little Text People, developing real-time multiplayer interactive fiction. Little Text People was acquired by Linden Lab in January 2012 for an undisclosed sum. At EA/ Maxis, he was the AI lead on The Sims 3. He also designed and implemented the AI for ''

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'', for which he received a number of awards.AIGameDev article
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