Microsoft's AI Coach for Gamers Is Starting Tests Next Month

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Xbox players will soon be getting an AI-powered gaming assistant to help them with game recommendations or to improve their skills, as revealed on the Official Xbox Podcast on Thursday. 

Announced last year, Copilot for Gaming is powered by Microsoft's AI assistant and is meant to help players save time and better experience games. This can include lessening the headache when it comes to downloading and updating titles or giving hints as to side quests that they might end up missing out on. Copilot for Gaming will first hit mobile in April and those interested can sign up for early access via the Xbox Insider program. It'll act ...