UNITED STATES: Microsoft Corp. is gearing up to launch its highly anticipated AI assistants for Windows and Office, incorporating cutting-edge GPT-4 technology from OpenAI. The AI revolution is set to kick off on September 26 with the release of the Windows AI assistant, followed by the Office AI app becoming widely available on November 1.
Speaking at a launch event in New York, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella emphasized how the Copilot-branded AI assistants promise a seamless experience across various operating systems, applications, and devices. He showcased an example where a user effortlessly retrieved a flight reservation from their text messages with a simple command to Copilot.
Over the past year, Microsoft has been diligently infusing its core products, including Windows, Office, Bing search, security software, and customer solutions, with artificial intelligence capabilities. This transformation is primarily driven by the potent OpenAI GPT-4 technology, a venture that has seen Microsoft invest a staggering 13 billion dollars.
The report also sheds light on the Office product, which underwent extensive testing with approximately 600 customers and is priced at $30 per user per month, alongside existing fees for most business users.
This dynamic tool empowers employees to leverage both online and on-premise data for tasks ranging from spreadsheet analysis to crafting presentations and forecasting future business challenges.
Back in May, Microsoft introduced a user-friendly Windows feature accessible via a taskbar button. This opens a side panel, providing invaluable assistance with tasks like text manipulation, rewriting, summarization, and content clarification.
Windows users can also engage with Copilot through queries, much like interacting with Bing’s AI chat. The imminent launch of these AI-driven solutions underscores Microsoft’s unwavering commitment to harnessing the power of artificial intelligence for the benefit of its global user base.
The fusion of GPT-4 technology promises to usher in a new era of seamless, context-aware computing experiences, revolutionizing how individuals interact with their digital environments.
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