Microsoft forms Xbox Labs to explore AI-powered game ports and modding

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Microsoft is forming Xbox Labs, a small group of game makers, engineers, and scientists, to explore emerging game ports and remixes assisted by AI models. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says the group will build openly and share tools with developers across the industry. Tom Warren raises questions about unauthorized use of Microsoft’s IP; the company did not respond to his request for comment before publication.

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Microsoft is forming Xbox Labs, a small group of game makers, engineers, and scientists tasked with exploring AI-assisted game ports, remixes, and modding and turning those ideas into experiences for players and developers. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma said the group will build openly and share tools with developers across the industry. The Verge’s Tom Warren raised questions about unauthorized use of Microsoft’s intellectual property in connection with these efforts.

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