North American esports organisation TSM has launched osu.ai, an AI-powered Minecraft building application.
The app enables players to ask AI to generate and build structures directly into the open-world survival title through the use of text prompts.
Unveiled on February 12th, the app is available to use alongside Minecraft Java and also has the ability to retexture worlds and in-game characters. However, following its launch, the organisation has received a wealth of backlash from its fans.
Fans, in particular, have expressed their frustrations surrounding the app, noting that it takes the creative element from Minecraft out of the title.
“Defeats the entire purpose of the game,” commented one fan on social media. “The whole point of Minecraft is to express your creativity.”
The launch of osu.ai comes as TSM continues to streamline its esports operations. On February 1st, the organisation dropped its Apex Legends roster after it scored a seventh-place finish at the season-ending ALGS Year 5 Championship in January.
Four months before departing Apex Legends, TSM also exited the VALORANT esports ecosystem after finishing second at VCT Ascension Americas. As a result of finishing runner-up to ENVY, the organisation missed out on a place in VCT Americas, the highest tier of VALORANT esports.
However, the organisation has recently been selected as one of the 12 partner teams in Marvel Rivals’ esports ecosystem.
In addition to Marvel Rivals, TSM is also a partnered team in The Finals. At the title’s inaugural Grand Major, the organisation placed fifth, taking home $3,750 (~£2,757) in prize money.
AI And Esports
In recent months, several esports organisations and companies have incorporated AI as a fan engagement tool. On February 4th, Sentinels joined forces with Theta Network to launch an AI-powered fan service agent designed to answer questions and provide information on its teams competing in tournaments.
At CES 2026, peripherals brand Razer showcased a range of AI-driven technologies, including more information on Project AVA, an AI-powered esports coach that provides players with real-time insights and analysis based on in-game performance.
