Xbox Unveils AI-Powered Copilot for Gaming: A Smart Assistant for Mobile Users
Xbox's AI-powered Copilot for Gaming offers real-time tips, game insights, and interactive features for mobile users.
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Xbox Unveils AI-Powered Copilot for Gaming: A Smart Assistant for Mobile Users
Ahead of the Game Developers Conference (GDC), Xbox revealed on Thursday that it’s experimenting with an AI-powered gaming sidekick. Image:Xbox “Copilot for Gaming,” powered by Microsoft’s AI technology, is a voice-activated assistant designed to enhance the gaming experience and is designed to answer questions, complete tasks, and even criticize if you’re playing poorly. “It can trash talk you if that’s what you need,” said Fatima Kardar, corporate vice president of gaming AI at Microsoft, in an episode of Xbox’s official podcast released on Thursday. In a briefing with the press, the company demonstrated several use cases, such as providing real-time tips — like suggesting which Overwatch character to pick for your team based on their strengths. It even looks at your past character selections on a particular map. The AI can also advise you on your next move to win the fight and how to improve in future encounters. Xbox partnered with game studios to ensure that the AI’s responses are ac…