Tag: copilot
Can MSN’s new AI Copilot replace human workers?
In a matter of days, Microsoft will unveil the much-heralded new version of its Copilot software to a business world already severely disappointed by Big Tech’s initial AI offerings. It also comes hard on the heels of a stern warning from Gartner to organizations across all sectors that the cost of introducing artificial intelligence (AI) to the workplace could easily balloon by a staggering 500 -1,000 percent. But Microsoft’s current marketing push for its latest AI offering, a souped up version of its Copilot service, is rapidly gathering momentum, in spite of commercial AI’s dismal performance to date. Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella is currently touring 39 cities around the world with new products and use cases for AI. He predicts that the performance of AI systems will double approximately every six months, and the AI revolution is about to be led by a souped-up version of the company’s existing Copilot software, part of the 365 package. "The question now is how do we transfer this to the real world…Think of Copilot as a user interface for AI," Nadella told an audience in Berlin.
Microsoft Pauses AI Copilot+ Feature Rollout Due to Safety Concerns – June 14th
Microsoft revealed that it's placing the AI-powered Copilot+ feature for PCs on hold due to critical safety concerns. "We are adjusting the release model for Recall to leverage the expertise of the Windows Insider community to ensure the experience meets our high standards for quality and security," Microsoft said in an update.
CISA Warns of “Volt Typhoon” Group Targeting Critical Infrastructure – March 21st
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a warning about the Chinese-linked "Volt Typhoon" group, which is targeting critical infrastructure. The CISA warning, issued in collaboration with the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), confirmed the recent critical infrastructure attacks initiated by “Volt Typhoon” and the group's tactics and motives.
The EU’s AI Rules Get Final Approval – March 14th
Five years after its proposal, European Union lawmakers approved the artificial intelligence law, a world-first on AI rules. Centered around consumer safety, the EU's AI Act takes a "risk-based approach" to AI-powered products.