Xbox drops Copilot as new leadership reshapes the platform

Microsoft is removing Copilot from the Xbox mobile app and canceling plans to bring the AI assistant to Xbox consoles, marking a shift in strategy under new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma. Copilot was originally envisioned as an in-game helper offering contextual advice based on what players were doing, but the feature no longer aligns with Xbox’s direction. Sharma, who previously led Microsoft’s CoreAI division, has brought several AI-focused leaders into Xbox, suggesting AI will remain important internally even if it disappears from consumer-facing features. The move is part of a broader effort to streamline Xbox operations and regain momentum after recent business challenges.

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