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The rise of AI is inevitable. Even a few months can make a big difference in AI development. This is used in many areas, and games are not immune to it. And now it looks like Microsoft wants to use AI to scan Xbox Party chat for harmful words.
The Redmond tech giant recently published its fourth transparency report detailing how the latest AI technology can be used in gaming. In the announcement, Microsoft details how it adheres to responsible AI standards and uses AI in conjunction with human expertise to detect and address potential harm.
Some of the methods described are tools called automatic labeling and image pattern matching. First, it helps classify conversational text by identifying potentially harmful words and phrases. The latter uses advanced database and image matching technology to quickly remove known harmful content and identify newly emerging harmful images.
A while ago, the Green Console faction also introduced a new strike system. A player starts with 0 strikes, and he can earn up to 8 strikes over a 6-month period, such as hate speech and profanity.Strikes lead to suspension of social features and serious violations can lead to permanent suspension
Microsoft, which owns the Xbox, is under pressure to offer more original content. Despite much success with recent acquisitions of Activision and other game studios, Microsoft has had to close several Bethesda studios.
A former Microsoft employee analyzes that multiple Bethesda studio closures may be related to the challenges facing Game Pass and the recent ABK deal.
Game Pass, once a boon for game exposure, is now facing revenue challenges due to high subscription volumes and changing player interests. And with so much invested in these acquisitions, Xbox is under pressure to deliver profits.
Roughly Gillan
Rafly is a reporter with years of experience as a journalist, spanning technology, business, society, and culture. Currently, at Windows Report and MSPowerUser, he reports on news related to Microsoft products, technology, and AI. Any tips?Please send to [email protected].
