Xbox’s new CEO pledges not to flood future games with ‘soulless AI slop’

Xbox’s new CEO has moved to reassure players over the gaming division’s future use of AI, claiming that Microsoft won’t flood its games with “soulless AI slop”. Asha Sharma, who was previously head of coreAI at Microsoft, was named as the company’s new head of gaming in a shock announcement on Friday, replacing 35-year company veteran Phil Spencer. In addition, Xbox president and COO Sarah Bond is leaving Microsoft, while game studios boss Matt Booty has been promoted to the new role of chief content officer. Read More...

Feb 21, 2026 - 19:45
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Xbox’s new CEO pledges not to flood future games with ‘soulless AI slop’
Xbox’s new CEO has moved to reassure players over the gaming division’s future use of AI, claiming that Microsoft won’t flood its games with “soulless AI slop”.

Asha Sharma, who was previously head of coreAI at Microsoft, was named as the company’s new head of gaming in a shock announcement on Friday, replacing 35-year company veteran Phil Spencer.

In addition, Xbox president and COO Sarah Bond is leaving Microsoft, while game studios boss Matt Booty has been promoted to the new role of chief content officer.

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