AI integration in gaming: Microsft launches beta versions of Copilot Gaming and Copilot 3D creative this week
Microsoft has expanded its Copilot AI technology to include Gaming Copilot, an AI gaming assistant that understands what you're playing and what's happening on your screen. This new feature is now available in Beta for Xbox Insiders on Windows PC.
Gaming Copilot is designed to offer assistance during gameplay, providing tips and tricks when you're stuck at a level. It also includes a Voice Mode, allowing you to ask for help without interrupting your game.
To try out Gaming Copilot, you must be an Xbox Insider enrolled in the PC Gaming Preview and meet certain eligibility criteria. You must be at least 18 years old and located in specific regions such as the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, and more.
While Gaming Copilot is a significant step forward in AI gaming assistance, it's important to note that Copilot AI technology is not limited to devices equipped with Neural Processing Units (NPUs). It can run on any PC meeting basic hardware and software requirements, provided it has internet access.
For desktop applications like Microsoft Dragon Copilot, the minimum hardware includes a 1.7 GHz processor, 4 GB RAM, and 500 MB of disk space. It supports Windows operating systems such as Windows 11 and Windows Server versions. NPUs, while they enhance performance by enabling faster, more efficient, and more private local AI processing, are not mandatory for running these AI features.
Meanwhile, Copilot 3D, another AI tool from Microsoft, can be used for various purposes such as 3D printing, game design, art projects, and more. It saves your creations for 28 days for later use and converts flat 2D images into 3D models without the need for custom 3D file building.
As for its availability, Copilot 3D is free and available to anyone with a Microsoft Account globally. It's also being rolled out to handheld devices, but with limited capabilities. Creatives can now access the Copilot 3D feature in Copilot Labs.
In summary, Microsoft's Copilot AI technology is accessible to any PC or Mac with adequate CPU, RAM, and internet connectivity. NPUs help improve local AI performance and responsiveness, but they are not necessary for running these AI services.
[1] Microsoft Docs - Minimum Hardware Requirements for Microsoft Copilot [2] Microsoft Blog - Microsoft Copilot: AI for Everyone [3] Microsoft Support - System requirements for Microsoft Copilot [4] Microsoft Tech Community - Accelerate AI workloads with NPUs
- The Gaming Copilot, an AI gaming assistant introduced by Microsoft, is not only limited to devices with Neural Processing Units (NPUs), but can run on any PC meeting basic hardware and software requirements with internet access.
- Copilot 3D, another AI product from Microsoft, can be utilized on various platforms like 3D printing, game design, art projects, and more, making it an valuable tool for creatives worldwide.
