Microsoft’s Copilot AI is rolling out its capabilities to the Xbox Game Bar for PC users this week. This new Gaming Copilot feature, announced last month, aims to serve as a personalized gaming assistant.

Functionality

Gaming Copilot offers features like tips, suggestions, and summaries for achievements. It can analyze on-screen content, such as identifying NPCs during gameplay. You can access this assistant by pressing Windows+G or the Xbox button on controllers. A voice option and a mini mode for pinning the AI on your screen are also included.

Usefulness vs Bloatware

While some gamers may appreciate this function, many might argue that the AI comes across as an advanced version of simply using Google or guides on their phone. Moreover, it raises ethical questions about cheating in competitive gaming situations, as players may rely on it for live assistance that could provide unfair advantages.

Concerns

Aside from accuracy, there’s the question of hardware impact, as running additional processes may affect performance, especially on lower-end systems. Finally, the privacy aspect is crucial; particularly for those wary of a tool analyzing their screens and collecting gameplay data.

Conclusion

Although Gaming Copilot has the potential to be a useful feature, its effectiveness depends on how accurate and reliable its guidance will be. Given the history of AI hallucinations, skepticism remains prevalent among users.