Microsoft has begun public testing of its Gaming Copilot assistant on Windows 11, embedding the AI tool directly into the operating system’s Game Bar for Xbox Insiders. The beta detects the title being played and provides real-time hints, strategies and progress tracking through typed or voice commands. A new Voice Mode can analyse on-screen screenshots to tailor advice. Participation is limited to English-speaking users aged 18-plus in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore and several other markets, with handheld PC optimisation promised ahead of the ROG Ally handheld launch. Alongside the gaming feature, Microsoft rolled out Copilot 3D, an AI service that converts 2D images into 3D models within seconds. Available free to a subset of users signed in with a Microsoft account, the tool accepts PNG or JPG files under 10 MB and exports creations in the GLB format, compatible with major design software, game engines and augmented-reality apps. Files are stored for 28 days for later download or editing. The twin releases extend Microsoft’s strategy of weaving its Copilot generative-AI platform across devices and workflows. The company did not give a timetable for a wider release or clarify whether future versions will require laptops equipped with neural processing units, but said additional regional and handheld deployments are planned.