"Her job is going to be as a palliative care doctor who slides Xbox gently into the night" - original Xbox co-creator thinks Microsoft's reshuffle is all about AI

Original Xbox co-creator Seamus Blackley believes Microsoft's recent leadership changes at Xbox, including the appointment of Asha Sharma as CEO, indicate the company is prioritizing generative AI and phasing out its gaming division. Blackley suggests Sharma's role is to manage the 'sunset' of Xbox as Microsoft focuses its investments on AI technologies, viewing all business units through an AI lens.

• COMPANY Microsoft
• GAME Xbox