By now, it's no secret that Artificial Intelligence, whether machine learning or generative, is here to stay in video games. Whether it's used in developing advertisements, creating in-game content or in voice acting, there is a massive ongoing push to maximize its capabilities.
Black Ops 6's use of generative AI is a big reason for fans to stay mad.
Microsoft, which also has its own AI companion titled Copilot, recently showcased the approach it's taking to leveraging its capabilities. The idea? To help players finish games.
In a new episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, Microsoft's Copilot AI was demonstrated in several use cases, including in ways to help players get ahead in games they've already started.
In one such case, a player who started playing Minecraft asked Copilot for directions on what to do. The AI assistant told the player to collect wood from trees, then directed them to move the gathered items into their crafting stash.
In another case, a player asked Copilot what to do now that Echo had been selected in Overwatch only for the companion to provide direct guidance on whom to select next.
“Echo’s taken, but Cassidy would be a solid pick...
