“Unlocking the Future: Microsoft’s CEO Reveals Xbox’s Exciting New Catalog Powered by Generative AI” | VGC

Microsoft’s CEO, Satya Nadella, recently shared exciting plans for the company’s gaming future. They are set to introduce a selection of video games that will use their new AI tool called ‘Muse.’

Muse is described as a generative AI model that can create “game visuals, controller actions, or even both.” This innovative tool was revealed just a few days ago.

In their announcement, Microsoft showcased how Muse can generate game visuals, specifically using data from the 2020 game Bleeding Edge by Ninja Theory.

Nadella expressed his excitement about Muse, comparing it to the thrilling moment he experienced when he first encountered generative AI like ChatGPT. He mentioned that Microsoft plans to incorporate generative AI into various games soon.

“What’s really cool is that we’re working towards a catalog of games that will use these models. They can learn from gameplay data to create games that are both consistent and diverse while remaining open to user mods,” he shared in an interview on the Dwarkesh Podcast.

“When Phil Spencer first showed me how the AI used an Xbox controller input to create output that matched the game, it was an eye-opening moment for me. It felt like a breakthrough—just like when we first saw ChatGPT generate text or DALL-E create images,” Nadella recalled.

Generative AI is becoming a hot topic in the gaming industry. While some worry about job losses and copyright issues, others have a different outlook. Take-Two Interactive’s CEO, Strauss Zelnick, believes AI won’t cost jobs; in fact, it might even create more positions in the sector. He sees potential without needing additional protections for developers.

Josef Fares, the director of Split Fiction and It Takes Two, shared his perspective as well. He views AI as a tool for developers, stating that it can be “both scary and very exciting.”