Microsoft's new AI "Copilot for Gaming" struggles to justify its existence
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Microsoft has unveiled 'Copilot for Gaming,' a mobile app designed as a gaming assistant for Xbox users. Set to launch in April, it introduces real-time conversational capabilities. However, the initial features seem disappointing, replicating basic functions easily achievable without AI. Users noted that the app's highlights, such as installing games and suggesting multiplayer options based on friends' activity, are mundane. This raises questions about the true innovation of the product, suggesting it may mirror existing virtual assistants rather than deliver transformative gaming experiences as anticipated from last year's concept showcase.
Microsoft's new 'Copilot for Gaming' aims to enhance gaming but currently offers limited functionality, feeling more like a branded version of existing personal assistants.
The initial demo of the Copilot app left users underwhelmed, as basic tasks could easily be accomplished without AI assistance.
Despite Microsoft's claims of personalized gaming recommendations through AI, many players can already manage game installations and social interactions on their own.
The lackluster features of Microsoft’s Copilot for Gaming suggest it may not live up to the innovative vision presented in previous concept videos.
Read at Ars Technica
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