A new report from Tom Warren at The Verge has claimed that Microsoft is developing a new AI chatbot for Xbox. Microsoft has confirmed the existence of the AI chatbot with The Verge.
The new chatbot is an āanimated embodied AI characterā that will respond to Xbox support queries, says The Verge, and will also answer questions, process refunds, and more.
In recent days, Microsoft has expanded the Xbox chatbot, named the āXbox Support Virtual Agentā to a broader pool of players, suggesting that it could be rolled out to players sooner rather than later. However, Microsoft has yet to make an announcement.
āDuring an Xbox all-hands meeting earlier this year, Microsoft executives outlined anĀ āXbox Everywhereā visionĀ that included āAI innovationā as a key part of that ambition,ā said The Verge.
Xbox isnāt the only console manufacturer and publisher to use AI, either. Just last month, Flizzyy reported that PlayStation will be using an AI upscaler called PSSR as part of the release of the PlayStation 5 Pro. It seems to be a part of a broader strategy for the industry as a whole, and we certainly wouldnāt be surprised if news stories and announcements continue on companies using AI moving forward.
Just last week, the first images of the all-white digital series X leaked online, with rumors suggesting that the console could be rolled out in June or July. While thereās still yet no confirmation from Microsoft, the console is likely to be announced around the time of Summer Games Fest in June 2024.
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