Microsoft is halting the development of its AI chatbot Copilot for Xbox consoles, according to recently appointed CEO Asha Sharma. The move comes as part of a continued business shift for Xbox under Sharma’s leadership, which looks to “retire features that don’t align with where we’re headed.”

It’s interesting to see how technology evolves in the gaming world. While the cancellation of the Copilot project is surprising, it seems like a thoughtful decision from Microsoft. I’m curious to see what their next steps will be for enhancing the gaming experience.