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'Our presence on PC isn't strong enough,' Xbox bosses admit
Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma and chief content officer Matt Booty have outlined a renewed commitment to Xbox, including a name change back to Xbox and a reevaluation of exclusivity, windowing, and AI strategies. The company aims to focus on daily active players and shared experiences, acknowledging past shortcomings in PC presence and console market share.
AI Yi-Yi!
Meta is reportedly planning to lay off 10% of its workforce as the company continues its focus on artificial intelligence development. This news comes amidst broader discussions about AI advancements and international accusations of AI technology theft.
Claude can now connect to lifestyle apps like Spotify, Instacart and AllTrails
Anthropic has expanded its Claude AI chatbot's capabilities by integrating with a wide range of lifestyle applications, including Spotify, Instacart, and AllTrails. This move aims to make the AI more useful for personal tasks by allowing it to connect with user accounts and theoretically execute more complex actions on their behalf. The company is also dynamically suggesting appropriate services within conversations and ensuring Claude checks with users before taking actions like making purchases or reservations.
Xbox boss says they are reevaluating exclusivity
The new head of Xbox, Asha Sharma, has announced a reevaluation of the company's approach to game exclusivity and release windows. Xbox Game Studios has recently released titles like Fallout and The Elder Scrolls on Nintendo Switch, and the company is considering its future multi-platform strategy, including support for PlayStation 5.
Xbox will "reevaluate" its approach to exclusive games and AI, new CEO and CCO say "our new north star…
Xbox's new leadership, CEO Asha Sharma and CCO Matt Booty, announced a reevaluation of the brand's approach to exclusive games and artificial intelligence. This strategic shift follows recent departures and aims for greater transparency and a focus on core franchises, while also addressing concerns about AI-generated content in game development.
Microsoft is reportedly offering voluntary buyouts to up to 7 percent of its employees
Microsoft is reportedly offering voluntary buyouts to up to 7 percent of its US employees, potentially affecting around 8,750 individuals. This program, aimed at employees at the senior director level and below, is described as a way to offer employees a choice with generous support. The company's significant spending on AI infrastructure is also cited as a factor influencing its financial decisions.
Meta is downsizing by about 10 percent
Meta is implementing another significant workforce reduction, cutting approximately 10 percent of its staff, which amounts to about 8,000 employees. This move is part of an effort to increase efficiency and reallocate resources towards artificial intelligence investments. The company has also eliminated around 6,000 open job positions.
Google Cloud Games boss claims AI lets devs make more games and "take more risks"
Jack Buser, Global Director for Games at Google Cloud, believes that AI will enable game developers to create more titles and take greater creative risks. He suggests that AI tools can handle repetitive tasks, freeing up developers to innovate and release more games, potentially changing public perception of the technology as more titles become available.
Elon Musk's aerospace and AI company reportedly plans to make its own GPUs, though I doubt you'll one day be enjoying a SpaceX graphics card in your rig
Elon Musk's SpaceX is reportedly planning to manufacture its own Graphics Processing Units (GPUs), according to a review of its S-1 filing. While the article speculates these chips will be primarily for AI workloads rather than gaming, the move signifies a substantial capital expenditure in hardware development. This endeavor is part of a larger effort involving Tesla and Intel's Terafab project for advanced chip manufacturing.
'Players don’t realise that their favourite games right now were already built with AI', says Google…
Google Cloud's global director for games, Jack Buser, stated that many popular games are already built using AI tools, though studios are hesitant to disclose this. He believes AI, like Google Cloud's Gemini and Nano Banana Pro, removes tedious work and can accelerate game development. Buser suggests that player distrust of AI will shift as they realize it helps deliver games faster and fosters more innovation.
New Xbox boss Asha Sharma teases a Discord partnership as part of a renewed Game Pass push, days after significant price cut announced
New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has teased a continued partnership with Discord as part of a renewed push for Game Pass, following a recent significant price cut for the subscription service. Sharma also indicated that Call of Duty titles will be added to Game Pass during the holiday season and expressed a strong stance against the use of AI in gaming.
'I know a bubble when I see one': US senator's grave warning about the AI industry
US Senator Elizabeth Warren has issued a stark warning about the artificial intelligence industry, likening it to a bubble four times the size of the 2008 housing crisis. She argues that AI companies' revenues are not keeping pace with massive investments and debt, posing a significant risk to the financial sector. Warren calls for restored financial regulations and increased taxation on big tech to mitigate potential economic instability.
AI Yi-Yi!
A Google executive stated that nearly all major game studios utilize AI in their development processes, though not all disclose this usage. Concurrently, OpenAI has introduced autonomous Workspace Agents for ChatGPT, indicating advancements in AI capabilities.
Meta will show parents the topics of their teens' AI conversations
Meta is introducing a new feature that will allow parents to see the topics their teenagers have discussed with Meta AI over the past seven days across Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and safety for younger users on the platform, providing parents with insights into conversations related to school, entertainment, lifestyle, and health. The company is also enhancing its AI Wellbeing Expert Council with new members specializing in responsible AI.
Sony's terrifyingly fast robot arm is finally beating pro-level table tennis players at their own game
Sony has developed a robot arm named Ace that can compete at an expert level in table tennis, occasionally beating human players. The robot utilizes AI and a mirror-based camera system to track balls and improve its game through reinforcement learning. Sony AI president Michael Spranger highlighted the robot's speed and adaptability in uncertain environments as a significant advancement in robotics.
Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day finally shows the alien in new teaser, but it's more A.I. than E.T.
The latest trailer for Steven Spielberg's sci-fi movie Disclosure Day reveals an alien threat that appears more artificial intelligence than extraterrestrial, drawing comparisons to A.I. Artificial Intelligence. The film, starring Josh O'Connor and Emily Blunt, centers on a mysterious message from beyond Earth and is set to release on June 12.
'Increasingly the distinction between bots and humans is moot' says one of the biggest web-infrastructure…
Cloudflare predicts a shift towards an agent-neutral web where the distinction between bots and humans becomes increasingly blurred. The company proposes solutions like Privacy Pass to verify behavior without compromising identity, aiming to prevent websites from being overwhelmed by AI data ingestion and maintain a monetizable online ecosystem.
Former head of FSR development at AMD posts 'big trouble' meme when asked why the company won't release…
The former lead developer of AMD's FSR upscaling technology, Colin Riley, has cryptically suggested that AMD faces significant internal issues regarding the release of the INT8 version of FSR 4 for older GPUs. This version is currently exclusive to the PlayStation 5 Pro, leading to speculation about potential exclusivity deals or internal leadership decisions hindering broader PC support.
SK Hynix Q1 2026 earnings results show 198% year-over-year revenue growth
SK Hynix reported a 198% year-over-year revenue increase for Q1 2026, with revenue exceeding 50 trillion won (approximately 35.4 billion USD). This significant growth is attributed to increased investments in artificial intelligence.
After Just Two Months, Resident Evil Requiem Is One Of The Best-Selling RE Games Ever In The US
Resident Evil Requiem has achieved significant sales success in the US, ranking among the top five best-selling Resident Evil titles in dollar sales after only two months. The game has sold over 6 million copies worldwide and is currently the best-selling game of 2026 in the US. Capcom's overall Resident Evil sales are nearing 190 million units.
