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On Friday, February 20, IGN, citing sources, reported that Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer is retiring. Asha Sharma, hitherto former Chief Product Officer at Microsoft CoreAI, will become the new head of gaming from Monday. This department is developing artificial intelligence. In addition, Sarah Bond, president of video game console manufacturer Xbox, will leave Microsoft. Matt Booty, CEO of Xbox Game Studios, a game publisher part of Microso…
Why did Phil Spencer retire?
Leadership shake up at Microsoft Gaming Phil Spencer, who led Microsoft’s gaming division for more than two decades, announced his retirement amid a major executive reshuffle. His departure coincided with the exit of Xbox president Sarah Bond and the promotion of Asha Sharma — an executive from…
[Digital Daily Reporter Kim Moon-ki] Microsoft is replacing the heads of its gaming business division, including Xbox, to accelerate its efforts to restructure the company around artificial intelligence (AI). According to multiple foreign media outlets, including The Verge, on the 22nd (local time), Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, who led the Xbox's heyday during his 38-year tenure at Microsoft, announced his retirement. Asha Sharma, who …
Earthquake at the US console manufacturer. New boss promises "great games" and the renunciation of AI slop
Microsoft’s gaming reshuffle sparks backlash over Asha Sharma’s Xbox appointment amid accusations of “Indian nepotism”
Microsoft confirmed that Sharma will succeed long-time Xbox chief Phil Spencer, who is retiring. Xbox President Sarah Bond will also step down, while head of game studios Matt Booty will move into the role of chief content officer and report to Sharma.
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