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Microsoft Ends Xbox Copilot AI Development
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Microsoft has decided to discontinue the development of its Xbox Copilot AI, as announced by new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma. This decision comes as part of a broader reorganization of the Xbox platform team, which now includes executives from Microsoft's CoreAI team. The move signifies a shift in strategy, focusing on streamlining operations and addressing community and developer needs. Previously, Microsoft had planned to introduce Copilot to current generation consoles, but those plans have now been shelved.
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