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GeneralBeginnerMicrosoft announced it will host a special AI event on May 20th. This precedes the tech giant’s Build 2024 developer conference by one day. At the event, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella will reportedly share details about the company’s “AI vision across hardware and software.” Notably, Microsoft has…
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Microsoft announced it’s now providing access to the powerful GPT-4 Turbo model entirely free of charge for all users of its AI coding assistant, Copilot. Previously, the GPT-4 Turbo was reserved for Copilot’s Pro tier, with the free version offering a less advanced GPT-4 model. This change gives…
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GeneralBeginnerSatya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, has shed light on the company’s motivations behind its partnership with OpenAI, a leading research lab focused on artificial intelligence. This collaboration has been a key driver in Microsoft’s aggressive push into the AI space. Nadella acknowledged some surprise…
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GeneralBeginnerMicrosoft has publicly challenged Google’s dominance in the field of generative AI, specifically regarding large language models like ChatGPT. Despite having access to similar technology through its acquisition of OpenAI, the company argues that Google has an unfair advantage. Microsoft contends…
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GeneralBeginnerStarting April 1. Microsoft plans to broaden the reach of its AI-driven cybersecurity tool, introducing a flexible ‘pay-as-you-go. Initially, Microsoft softly launched the ‘Security Copilot’ to enhance the efficiency of cybersecurity teams. Through a straightforward prompt box, it allows analysts…
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GeneralBeginnerThe New York Times is vehemently denying accusations from OpenAI that it “hacked” its artificial intelligence systems to manufacture misleading evidence for a copyright infringement lawsuit. In a court filing, the Times called OpenAI’s claims “irrelevant as they are false.” The dispute centers…
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GeneralBeginnerMicrosoft is actively blocking prompts that lead its AI tool, Copilot, to create offensive images. This decision comes after concerns were raised by a Microsoft AI engineer and a CNBC investigation highlighting the tool’s ability to generate disturbing visuals in response to seemingly neutral…
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GeneralBeginnerA Microsoft senior engineer sounded the alarm about potential risks posed by Copilot Designer, the tech giant’s AI image generator. Shane Jones, a principal software engineering manager, urged the US government to investigate this tool over safety concerns. In a letter to the Federal Trade…
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GeneralBeginnerOn February 29, Microsoft released a public preview of “Copilot for Finance.” The new AI-powered service offers generative AI and automation solutions for both new and old workflows. And it connects with the Microsoft 365 range of productivity tools. Microsoft’s take on a virtual AI helper is…
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GeneralBeginnerThe Photos app for Windows 10 and 11 has received a significant upgrade, bringing the power of AI object removal to users. This new feature, dubbed “Generative Erase,” replaces the previous “Spot Fix” tool and boasts superior capabilities. Generative Erase leverages artificial intelligence to…
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GeneralBeginnerMicrosoft and Mistral, a French AI firm valued at €2 billion (about $2.1 billion), have launched a new multiyear relationship. Just over a year after Microsoft committed more than $10 billion in its OpenAI alliance, the Financial Times reports that as part of the partnership, Microsoft will…
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