Disruptive Innovation Radar: Microsoft's Copilot

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Disruptive Innovation Radar: Microsoft's Copilot

May 31, 2023 | Newsletters & Alerts

Our Disruptive Innovation Radar roundup features the latest news, trends and insights from the world of Artificial Intelligence. From breakthrough research to emerging applications, this roundup covers it all in a concise, informative, and easily accessible format.

Disruptive Innovation Radar

Welcome to our latest newsletter! In this edition, we bring you the latest updates on the world of AI. First up, Microsoft is set to revolutionize the personal assistant game with the introduction of Copilot, an AI assistant for Windows. Next, OpenAI is taking a proactive approach to AI governance by launching a program that will award $100,000 grants for AI governance experiments. And finally, could AI be the end of working from home? Some experts predict that workers may need to return to the office to differentiate themselves from robots. Stay ahead of the curve with our cutting-edge AI news.

AI to kill off WFH? Workers may return to the office to 'differentiate themselves from a robot'

Workers may return to offices to 'differentiate themselves from a robot' amid fears they are being outshone by AI robots, the chair of a global accountancy firm has predicted. Kevin Ellis, head of PwC, said staff who have been regularly working from home since the pandemic may prefer to come into the office to have 'face to face' conversation with humans so that they are not replaced by AI.

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OpenAI Launches Program to Award $100,000 Grants for AI Governance Experiments

OpenAI, the company behind the widely-used ChatGPT, has announced the launch of a grant program aimed at fostering innovative approaches to AI governance. Through this initiative, OpenAI aims to award 10 grants, each worth $100,000, to teams from around the world to develop proofs-of-concept for a democratic process that can shape the behavior and rules of AI systems.

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Microsoft to bring Copilot, an AI personal assistant, to Windows

Microsoft will integrate a ChatGPT-like system, called "Windows Copilot," in all PC apps, the Redmond, Washington-based tech giant announced Tuesday. The Copilot will be available for Windows 11 as a preview in June.

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AI in Dreams? This Tool Generates Video From Brain Scans Ideal for Recording Dreams

In a fusion of cutting-edge technology and the mysteries of the human mind, researchers at the National University of Singapore and the Chinese University of Hong Kong have unveiled an extraordinary breakthrough.

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Google and the European Commission will collaborate on AI ground rules

The world’s governments have taken note of generative AI’s potential for massive disruption and are acting accordingly. European Commission (EC) industry chief Thierry Breton said Wednesday that it would work with Alphabet on a voluntary pact to establish artificial intelligence ground rules, according to Reuters. Breton met with Google CEO Sundar Pichai in Brussels to discuss the arrangement, which will include input from companies based in Europe and other regions. The EU has a history of enacting strict technology rules, and the alliance gives Google a chance to provide input while steering...

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The Future of HR: How AI is Here to Stay and How to Update HR Policies

Artificial intelligence ( AI) has been transforming the way we work, and the human resources (HR) department is no exception. AI technology has enabled HR professionals to streamline their work processes, reduce their biases, and enhance their analysis and decision-making.

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NVIDIA's next DGX supercomputer is all about generative AI

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Hiang made a string of announcements during his Computex keynote, including details about the company’s next DGX supercomputer. Given where the industry is clearly heading, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the DGX GH200 is largely about helping companies develop generative AI models.

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21st Century Technologies: Predictive Maintenance

In the 21st century, technology has been advancing at an unprecedented pace, bringing about transformative changes in various industries. One such technology that has been revolutionizing asset management is predictive maintenance. This cutting-edge approach to maintenance has been enabling organizations to optimize their operations, reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency.

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Google to Test Ads in Generative AI Search Results as Competition Ramps Up in Search Ads Market

Alphabet's Google will begin experimenting with advertising within search results powered by generative artificial intelligence, the tech giant announced on Tuesday, as it seeks to fend off rival Microsoft in the lucrative search ads market.

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Nvidia becomes first $1TRILLION chipmaker in AI boom

Nvidia has become the first chipmaker company to hit a valuation of $1trillion - joining just nine other companies that have reached the milestone. The public company's market capitalization hit the turning point on Tuesday, helped by Silicon Valley's artificial intelligence boom.

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