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Microsoft Unveils AI Assistant Copilot and New Surface Devices After Panay's Departure

  • Microsoft debuts AI-powered Copilot platform that works across Windows 11 and Microsoft 365 to help users organize and interact with data.

  • Copilot launches Sept. 26; designed to grab info from PC, work, mobile to put content in context and assist users.

  • For consumers, Copilot can summarize emails, solve math problems, pull flight info from texts. For enterprises, it can help draft emails, plan events.

  • Microsoft announces Surface Laptop Go 3, its lightest Surface laptop, and Surface Laptop Studio 2, its most powerful laptop yet.

  • Announcements come after Panos Panay, former Microsoft devices chief, steps down to head Amazon's devices business.

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Windows 11 is expected to introduce AI-powered features such as Copilot, OCR in the Camera app and Snipping Tool, object removal in the Photos app, and generative AI in the Paint app. These features will enhance productivity by allowing users to extract and edit text from images, remove objects from photos, and generate images based on descriptions.
Microsoft is reportedly integrating its generative AI product, Copilot, into its cloud storage service, OneDrive, providing users with organizational features and more efficient file lookup, with the announcement potentially being made at the Power Platform Conference on October 3.
Microsoft has announced its Copilot Copyright Commitment, assuring customers that they can use the output generated by its AI-powered Copilots without worrying about copyright claims, and the company will assume responsibility for any potential legal risks involved.
TargetRecruit has introduced Copilot, the first implementation of Generative AI, which enhances user interaction with GPT-based models to generate tailored job descriptions, saving time and streamlining recruiter workflows.
Salesforce is introducing AI chatbots called Copilot to its applications, allowing employees to access generative AI for more efficient job performance, with the platform also integrating with its Data Cloud service to create a one-stop platform for building low-code AI-powered CRM applications.
Microsoft Copilot and Google Duet are powerful AI assistants that enhance productivity in proprietary applications, with Copilot offering better integration and features, especially within Microsoft Teams.
Microsoft has announced the launch of the Early Access Program for its generative AI service, M365 Copilot, in Australia, with businesses like AGL, Data#3, Bupa, NAB, Powerlink Queensland, Rest Super, and Suncorp being among the first to deploy the technology, aiming to improve productivity and employee experiences.
Microsoft's upcoming event is expected to showcase new Surface devices, including the Surface Go 4, the Surface Laptop Studio 2, and the Surface Laptop Go 3, as leaks suggest, while also focusing on the AI copilot for Windows 11.
Microsoft is launching a new unified Copilot experience on September 26th, which will be built into Windows 11 and available across various apps and experiences.
Microsoft announced that it will bundle its CoPilot AI into a single, unified assistant across all of its products, aiming to transform the relationship between technology and users in a new era of personal computing.
Microsoft will be releasing a major Windows update with over 150 new features, including the introduction of the ChatGPT-powered AI assistant Copilot and updates to apps like Paint and Backup.
AI and software development are becoming increasingly intertwined with the help of tools like Copilot, but the demand for software developers will continue to surpass the supply due to the growing amount of software and legacy code that needs to be managed and maintained.
Microsoft has announced new AI-powered solutions for its products, including Windows 11, such as Microsoft Copilot and Bing's integration with OpenAI's DALL-E 3 model, aiming to enhance user experience and generate additional revenue.
Microsoft's fall event showcased its AI leadership with generative AI upgrades to Bing Chat, Windows Copilot, and more, as well as the introduction of new Surface models, further integrating AI into its offerings.
Microsoft is integrating its AI-powered Copilot into its office tools, including web browsers and productivity apps, in the hopes of widespread adoption by workers who have become accustomed to workplace changes during the pandemic. Microsoft executives believe that disruptions caused by COVID-19 have primed employees for the use of AI helpers like Copilot.
Microsoft's recent updates focused on AI-driven features like Copilot and Bing Chat, but while these advancements are impressive, concerns over privacy outweigh the benefits.
The Mayo Clinic is among the first healthcare organizations to deploy Microsoft 365 Copilot, a generative AI service that combines large language models with organizational data to increase productivity and automate tasks in the healthcare industry.
Microsoft Copilot, an AI-powered chat sidebar, is set to revolutionize desktop computing by offering users the ability to generate text, create images, and change computer settings or open apps, although it is still in its preview stage and has limitations in certain areas.
Microsoft is introducing its Microsoft 365 Copilot assistant to OneNote, allowing users to generate lists, draft plans, rewrite notes, and more, with a launch planned for November 1 for certain customers on business and enterprise plans.
Microsoft Copilot, an AI assistant that lives within Microsoft 365 apps, has the ability to access and compile sensitive data, posing potential risks for information security teams.
Microsoft is expanding its rollout of AI tools for corporate users, including an AI-powered copilot for writing emails and an intelligent writing assistant for suggested edits and improvements, with the tools being made available to more corporate clients starting on November 1.
Microsoft's major update for Windows 11 introduces AI-powered features like Copilot, which has limited functionality and is frustrating to use, but other apps like Snipping Tool, Paint, and Photos have received AI upgrades that offer useful features such as OCR support, background removal, and background blur.
Microsoft is launching Microsoft 365 Copilot, an AI assistant embedded in its office apps that can summarize meetings, draft emails, and create documents, raising concerns about job displacement and overreliance on AI-powered assistance.
Microsoft has announced the expansion of its Security Copilot product, a generative AI security assistant that helps protect organizations against cyber threats and saves security teams time by automating tasks and providing actionable recommendations.
Microsoft 365 Copilot, an AI assistant, will be able to summarize Teams meetings, email threads, and suggest action items, replies, and follow-up meetings, aiming to increase productivity and accessibility.