Elliot Wolf's startup uses artificial intelligence to create daily mysterious murder games, attracting investment from many prominent figures in the entertainment industry.
In the context of the AI wave sweeping the entertainment industry, a new startup has emerged with the ambition to combine artificial intelligence technology and the growing public appetite for the true crime genre. Wolf Games, co-founded by Elliot Wolf - the son of Dick Wolf, the creator of the hit TV series "Law & Order" - has just announced the successful raising of $4 million in seed funding.
Established by the trio of Elliot Wolf, Andrew Adashek (CEO) and Noah Rosenberg (CTO), Wolf Games is developing a game platform called Public Eye, which allows players to take on the role of detectives and solve new murder cases every day. The unique feature of Public Eye is the use of AI to create compelling stories, inspired by news headlines from major outlets like CBS and NBC, similar to the approach used in the "Law & Order" series over the past decades.
How AI shapes the crime investigation experience
The Public Eye platform is designed in a fictional future world where the crime rate has risen to the point that law enforcement agencies must seek the public's assistance. Players will be supported by an AI assistant to navigate through clues and evidence to solve the cases.
The biggest challenge for Wolf Games is the need to continuously create new cases daily - a task that requires significant creative resources. Their solution is to use an AI engine to assist the writing team. This technology not only helps generate the storylines but also creates interview segments and crime scene imagery, enhancing the user's immersive experience.
In a game trial, the content about a murder case with diverse suspects, from a suspicious intern to the victim's daughter, showcases the potential of this platform. Although the story is largely generated by AI, it still maintains the complexity and unexpected twists characteristic of the crime genre.
Wolf Games' seed funding round has attracted many prominent investors in the entertainment industry, including Dick Wolf, Beats co-founder Jimmy Iovine, and United Talent Agency Chairman Paul Wachter. This reflects the confidence of influential figures in the commercial potential of this project.
Public Eye is expected to launch on the web platform this summer with a freemium business model - basic free access with in-app purchases. Interested users can currently sign up on the waitlist to experience it early.
Looking ahead, Wolf Games is considering opportunities to collaborate with IP owners to adapt TV shows into interactive games, expanding the company's business scope.
