In anticipation of the Game Developer’s Conference (GDC), Xbox announced on Thursday that it is testing an AI-driven gaming companion.

The “Copilot for Gaming,” which leverages Microsoft’s AI technology, is a voice-activated assistant designed to enhance the gaming experience by providing answers, completing tasks, and offering constructive criticism on gameplay.

According to Fatima Kardar, Microsoft’s corporate vice president of gaming AI, “It can even engage in trash talk if that’s what you need,” as stated in an episode of Xbox’s official podcast released on Thursday.

During a press briefing, the company showcased various use cases, including offering real-time suggestions, such as recommending the most suitable Overwatch character for your team based on their strengths.

The AI also analyzes your past character selections on a particular map and provides advice on your next move to win the game, as well as tips for improvement in future encounters.

Xbox collaborated with game studios to ensure the accuracy of the AI’s responses, as online information can be misleading or outdated, Kardar explained. This means that when you request assistance from the Copilot, it will provide you with accurate information, although it will not enable cheating.

Furthermore, the Copilot can notify you when your friends are online and invite you to join a game with them. If your friends are offline, the Copilot can serve as a companion that adapts to your gaming style.

The AI can also perform smaller tasks, such as reminding you of your previous gaming session, installing games, and recommending new titles based on your preferences.

Currently, the Copilot for Gaming is only accessible through the Xbox mobile app and will appear as a second screen while you play a game. Xbox plans to refine the feature based on user feedback.

Other companies, including Google and Sony, are also exploring the development of AI agents for video games. For example, Google DeepMind researchers created SIMA, a game-playing companion that plays alongside users and can receive instructions, last year. According to The Verge, Sony PlayStation is reportedly working on an AI-powered version of Aloy, a character from the video game Horizon Forbidden West.