Xbox Unveils AI Gaming Assistant

Xbox has announced Copilot for Gaming, an AI-driven assistant designed to be a “personal gaming companion.” This was revealed by the company’s Vice President for Gaming AI, Fatima Kardar, during a podcast.

The digital assistant will help players quickly acquire skills in their favorite games, connect with friends, or discover new activities.

“Games are the only form of entertainment where you can get stuck. And that’s when you want something to say: ‘Let’s help you get through this,'” noted Kardar.

While interacting with Copilot for Gaming, players remain in control, deciding when they need the assistant’s help. The tool saves time on secondary tasks such as searching, downloading, and updating.

One of the upcoming features of the new tool is in-game assistance. The AI will be able to provide advice on specific situations and help overcome challenges to enhance the gaming experience.

“It’s not just about having AI come to your aid, but about it appearing at the right moment. We really need to think about the experience we’ve created, but it shouldn’t be intrusive,” clarified Kardar.

Copilot for Gaming will initially be available on mobile platforms. Participants in the Xbox Insider program will be the first to try the tool.

Back in April 2024, it was reported that Microsoft was working on a chatbot to automate Xbox technical support tasks.