Xbox AI Filter Bans Gamer for Listing His Hometown, $300 in Fees Gone
Aiden_Tech_Ai · x · 2026-09-22
A West Virginia gamer was banned from Xbox Live after Microsoft's automated content filter flagged his hometown name as offensive. No human review occurred; he lost years of purchases and $300 in membership fees, with support citing only 'our policy is clear.'
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