Microsoft Opens Copilot for Microsoft 365 Up to Small and Medium Businesses
Microsoft's generative AI assistant Copilot for Microsoft 365 is now available for businesses with fewer than 299 seats.
Copilot for Microsoft 365 subscriptions can be purchased on top of existing Microsoft 365 Business Premium and Business Standard subscriptions. [ more ]
Microsoft hints at the future of AI in Windows with a smarter Copilot
Microsoft is integrating AI features into Windows 11 ahead of a big update to the OS.
The Copilot feature in Windows 11 can now summarize and explain copied text, with the potential to also analyze and edit images in the future. [ more ]
Microsoft's New AI Key For Windows 11 Laptops Is A Bold Bid For AI Dominance
Microsoft introduces dedicated key to launch its AI tool, Copilot, on Windows 11 laptops and PCs.
The new keyboard button serves as a physical portal to the Copilot service, making it easier for users to engage with AI in their day-to-day activities. [ more ]
The first users of Microsoft's AI bot ask if it's worth the money
The Microsoft AI assistant is considered useful but often falls short of meeting its high price of $30 per person per month.
The integration of Copilot for Microsoft 365 with Word, Outlook, and Teams has generated significant demand and positive feedback from businesses. [ more ]
Microsoft, Alphabet both show a growing financial dependence on AI
Microsoft and Alphabet both exceeded analyst expectations for earnings per share and revenue, driven by their investments in AI.
Microsoft showed faster growth than expected in its Azure Cloud unit, which could be due to its relationship with OpenAI and the adoption of its generative AI assistant, Copilot. [ more ]
Microsoft's future work vision: trust it to get AI right
Microsoft's report on the future of work seems more like a way to sell its investment in OpenAI than a genuine consideration of how AI will impact the workplace.
Microsoft presents AI problems as one that only they can fix, promoting their solution, Copilot, as the answer to LLM inaccuracies and perceived time savings.
The report acknowledges that AI can speed up some tasks but also decrease accuracy, which could be problematic for consulting firms like Boston Consulting Group. [ more ]
Microsoft showcased its AI assistant, Copilot, in its first-ever Super Bowl commercial, highlighting its ability to generate solutions for various tasks.
Google highlighted the 'Guided Frame' feature on its Pixel 8 smartphone, which uses AI to help users take better photos. [ more ]