Microsoft’s new gaming CEO vows not to flood the ecosystem with ‘endless AI slop’

February 21, 2026

TL;DR

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer and Xbox President Sarah Bond are departing.
Asha Sharma, formerly of Meta and Instacart, will replace Spencer.
Sharma's background suggests a potential increased focus on AI in gaming.
Sharma stated that Microsoft will "invent new business models and new ways to play," with monetization and AI evolving.
She also vowed not to "flood our ecosystem with soulless AI slop," emphasizing that games are art crafted by humans.
Sharma's other commitments include building great games and prioritizing Xbox.

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