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Microsoft Files Patent for Ad System Using Machine Learning
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Microsoft Files Patent for Ad System Using Machine Learning

Microsoft has applied for a patent for an in-game advertising system that utilizes machine learning to determine the optimal times to display ads, minimizing player irritation.

theindiegames Editorial Team Sep 21, 2026 1 min read Updated Sep 21, 2026

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Microsoft has applied for a patent for an in-game advertising system that utilizes machine learning to determine the optimal times to display ads, minimizing player irritation.

In a recent development, Microsoft has filed a patent for an in-game ad system employing machine learning. The technology aims to analyze players' activities and predict the least disruptive moments to show advertisements, thereby reducing annoyance during gameplay.