Xbox's Latest AI Model Has Me Worried For The Future Of Gaming
It's no secret that Microsoft has been putting itself at the forefront of creating revolutionary changes within the gaming industry. Alongside its ongoing commitment to gaming hardware with the Xbox Series X|S, Microsoft has been actively challenging conventions and how gaming in general can be accessed with the continual expansion of Game Pass and the large emphasis on Cloud Gaming. Now, Microsoft is set to be doing the same thing again with its most recent gaming venture.
The reveal of Muse, a generative AI model in development at Microsoft Research, is certainly being posited as a milestone in game development. Microsoft has heavily emphasized the many possibilities that Muse possesses to actively empower and improve game development, from streamlining the general process to reviving older titles for modern hardware. However, as promising as Muse's use in game development may seem, the model's introduction makes me concerned about generative AI entering the spotlight while potentially signaling a dark future for gaming in general.
As detailed in the report from Xbox Wire and its complimentary interview video that can be seen above, the Muse AI model is intended to be a major assistive tool in game development. For example, the biggest impact of its implementation will be in allowing for "". This is achieved by training Muse on previous video games, notably using developer Ninja Theory's multiplayer game,, to develop an understanding of game physics and controller actions, thereby enabling creators to prototype gameplay experiences and see their creative ideas come to life.
According to Xbox Wire, is the only game that has been used for the training of Muse during research, although it is now being trained on other first-party games.
Another promising implication of the Muse AI model is to improve game preservation. The report from Xbox Wire details the ongoing issue of "", preventing their re-release on modern consoles. According to Microsoft's intention, Muse AI
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