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Xbox debuts a new AI-powered gaming companion for mobile users


Ahead of the Game Developer’s Conference (GDC), Xbox revealed on Thursday that it’s experimenting with an AI-powered gaming sidekick. "Copilot for Xbox's "Copilot for Gaming" is a voice-activated assistant that can answer game-related questions and act as a sidekick

“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. Xbox partnered with game studios to ensure that the AI’s responses are accurate since information found on the internet can sometimes be misleading or outdated, Kardar explained.

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