News Summary

Asha Sharma has been appointed as the new CEO of Microsoft Gaming, succeeding Phil Spencer. Sharma, who previously led Microsoft’s CoreAI division, has addressed concerns regarding her AI background and lack of gaming experience. She has committed to maintaining human creativity in game development, promising ‘no bad AI’ in gaming, and emphasizing that games are art crafted by humans. Sharma’s leadership takes place during a critical period for Xbox, as it aims to regain its competitive edge against Sony and Nintendo. Her strategy includes engaging with the gaming community for feedback and focusing on the core values of creating great games and the future of play.