Microsoft Patents AI System for Contextual In-Game Advertising

What happened

Microsoft has filed a patent for an AI-driven system that analyzes gameplay context to insert personalized ads during natural pauses in PC and console games. While not yet implemented, the proposal has raised concerns about potential negative impacts on user experience and privacy if deployed in the future.

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