Alex Kearney

Building AI that plays

I create AI systems that learn and adapt through play.
As co-founder of Artificial Agency, I'm working with
major game studios to bring more dynamic, responsive
characters to players worldwide.

From Research to Reality

My journey bridges theoretical AI research and practical applications in gaming. Starting with foundational work in reinforcement learning at the University of Alberta, I've focused on creating AI systems that learn naturally through their own experiences.


Co-founded Artificial Agency

Building AI behavior engines that create more dynamic, responsive game worlds.

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Research Scientist at DeepMind

Developed continuous learning systems for autonomous agents.

PhD @ University of Alberta

Advanced the field of continuous learning in AI systems as a student of Rich Sutton and Patrick M. Pilarski in Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (AMII).

$16M

Seed funding raised from leading investors including Radical Ventures

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10+ Years

Research experience in reinforcement learning and AI systems

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Play Lab

🛠️ Making & Building

Local Boids Soapbox Race
The Local Boids at Red Bull Soapbox Race 2024

From racing in the Red Bull Soapbox Race to building interactive installations, I love creating things that bring people together. Recent project: The Local Boids racing team.

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🛹 Learning in Public

Skateboarding
Learning new tricks

I believe in learning in public and documenting the process. Whether its art, tech, or skateboarding, I share my journey of learning and experimentation on my blog.

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Let's Connect

Interested in AI, games, or building something together?