Xbox Gets Copilot AI Assistant This Year
▼ Summary
– Xbox will launch its Gaming Copilot AI assistant on current-generation consoles this year.
– The assistant will also be added to more services that players use, as announced at the Game Developers Conference.
– Microsoft has been developing the gaming-focused Copilot for months, previously launching it in beta on several platforms.
– The beta versions are available on the Xbox mobile app, Windows 11, and Xbox Ally handhelds.
– Players can use voice commands to activate the Gaming Copilot for help when stuck in a game.
Later this year, Xbox plans to introduce its new Gaming Copilot AI assistant directly onto its current-generation consoles. This announcement came from Sonali Yadav, Xbox’s product manager for gaming AI, during a panel at the recent Game Developers Conference. Yadav also indicated that Microsoft intends to expand the assistant’s availability to additional services where gamers are active.
Microsoft’s development of this gaming-specific Copilot has been underway for several months. The company has already rolled out beta versions on the Xbox mobile app, within Windows 11, and on Xbox Ally handheld devices. The core function allows players to use voice commands to summon the AI for help when they encounter challenges or become stuck during gameplay.
This move represents a significant step in integrating AI assistance directly into the console gaming experience, aiming to provide real-time support without pulling players away from their games.
(Source: The Verge)
