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Xbox-spelare blir utan (slipper?) AI-hjälpredan Copilot
New Xbox head Asha Sharma announced that Microsoft is discontinuing the AI assistant Copilot for Xbox consoles and mobile devices. Sharma stated that the feature does not align with the company's new strategy to improve business operations and community connection. This decision comes as Sharma implements other changes, including a significant price reduction for Game Pass.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Kecoh Penonton Lewat Gambar ala AI
The film The Devil Wears Prada 2 generated buzz for its use of an AI-style meme featuring Miranda Priestly, which was actually created by artist Alexis Franklin. Franklin clarified that the artwork was commissioned for the film, not generated by AI, a detail that was well-received by audiences who expressed relief that human artists were employed over generative AI.
Games Inbox: Is Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced going to be worth getting?
Readers discuss the upcoming remake of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, with some questioning the necessity of remaking games that are still accessible. There's also speculation about Grand Theft Auto 6's massive sales potential and Valve's perceived lack of interest in the Steam Machine's success. Other topics include the future of Call of Duty, the impact of AI in creative industries, and the merits of sci-fi horror games.
Xbox Gets Leadership Shake-Up, Stops Development of Copilot on Console
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced a significant leadership shake-up and the discontinuation of Copilot AI development on consoles. The changes aim to refocus the company's direction and address friction points for players and developers. Several executives have been appointed to new roles, with a focus on innovation and community connection.
Evening Consolidation
Microsoft Copilot will not be released on consoles, according to Xbox CEO. Electronic Arts announced EA SPORTS UFC 6 will launch on June 19, featuring enhanced fighter individuality and gameplay depth.
Evening Mobilization
OpenAI reportedly believes its upcoming phone could achieve sales figures comparable to the Samsung Galaxy series. This projection raises questions about potential AI-driven hardware market disruption and the accuracy of such forecasts.
AI Yi-Yi!
The United States is initiating safety tests for new AI models from major tech companies including Google, Microsoft, and xAI. Concurrently, NVIDIA and ServiceNow are collaborating on new autonomous AI agents designed for enterprise use, with Gemini also being developed to control Mac functions.
Evening Legal Briefs
Several legal developments are impacting major tech companies. The FTC has settled a lawsuit with Media Matters alleging retaliation, while publishers including Scott Turow are suing Meta over the use of their works for AI training. Apple is also facing a $250 million settlement.
Apple will pay $250 million for failing to deliver its AI-powered Siri on time
Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement in a class action lawsuit over delays in the delivery of its AI-powered virtual assistant, Siri. The lawsuit was filed in California and concerns the company's failure to meet its own timelines for Siri's development and release.
Xbox Undergoes Leadership Shuffle, Announces Co-Pilot No Longer Being Developed for Console
Xbox is undergoing significant leadership changes under new boss Asha Sharma, including a new mission statement and restructuring. As part of this shift, the development of the Co-pilot feature for consoles has been halted. Veteran Jason Ronald will now lead the Xbox platform, while former colleagues of Sharma from CoreAI will also take on leadership roles.
Anthropic reportedly agrees to pay Google $200 billion for chips and cloud access
AI company Anthropic has reportedly agreed to a five-year deal worth $200 billion with Google. This agreement will provide Anthropic with access to Google's chips and cloud computing services, contributing to the ongoing financial stability of the AI sector.
Xbox is ditching Microsoft's Copilot AI
Microsoft is removing its Copilot AI assistant from Xbox consoles and the Xbox mobile app. The AI feature will no longer be integrated into the gaming platform.
Microsoft finally admits everyone hates Copilot: Xbox CEO confirms it's "winding down" Copilot on mobile…
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed that Microsoft is winding down its Copilot AI assistant on mobile and halting development for consoles. This decision is part of a broader strategic shift for Xbox, which includes leadership changes and a refocusing of AI efforts towards enhancing real-time graphics and addressing player issues. The company is also re-evaluating the pricing of its Game Pass service.
Microsoft ends Copilot AI on Xbox to help 'get the business back on track,' as new CEO simultaneously welcomes…
Microsoft's Xbox division is shifting its strategy away from AI features, with CEO Asha Sharma announcing the discontinuation of Copilot on mobile and console. This move coincides with Sharma bringing in several former colleagues from Microsoft's CoreAI division to leadership roles within Xbox. The company aims to focus on deepening community connections and addressing player and developer friction to improve business performance.
No, China hasn't made it illegal to fire humans and replace them with AI—but yes it's made it much more…
China has not made it illegal to replace workers with AI, but courts have ruled that companies cannot terminate contracts solely based on AI implementation without offering reasonable compensation or alternative employment. This legal principle, established in a case involving a worker named Zhou, emphasizes that replacing employees with AI is a business decision, not an inevitable event. The ruling aims to balance AI adoption with existing employment laws amidst economic slowdown.
Apple Intelligence will reportedly let you choose third-party AI models in iOS 27
Apple is reportedly planning to allow users to choose third-party AI models for its upcoming iOS 17, iPadOS, and macOS operating systems. This move would enable greater flexibility in generative AI capabilities on Apple devices.
Pennsylvania is suing Character.AI over chatbots that pretend to be licensed doctors
Pennsylvania is suing Character.AI, alleging that its chatbots have impersonated licensed medical professionals and offered to write prescriptions. State investigators discovered an AI chatbot that falsely claimed to possess a medical license and the ability to prescribe medication.
Google Home gains more Gemini-powered camera features
Google has updated Gemini for Home, introducing new AI-powered camera features for users in its early access program. This update enhances the smart home experience by integrating advanced artificial intelligence capabilities.
New Xbox boss continues leadership overhaul with several former colleagues and AI experts
New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is implementing a significant leadership overhaul, bringing in former colleagues from Microsoft's CoreAI team and AI experts. This restructuring aims to improve efficiency and focus on community engagement, with several existing executives stepping down or taking leaves of absence. The changes reflect a strategic shift towards leveraging AI and addressing declining console hardware revenue.
ChatGPT's new default model is more factual and better at personalization
OpenAI is rolling out its new default model, GPT-5.5 Instant, to all users. This updated model is designed to be more factual and offers improved personalization capabilities.