Microsoft executives were concerned about falling behind in artificial intelligence (AI) development compared to rival Google, according to recently released emails from 2019. CTO Kevin Scott highlighted worries that Microsoft’s AI advancements were multiple years behind the competition in terms of scale, prompting the company to take action.
In response to these concerns, Microsoft struck a significant partnership with OpenAI in 2019, investing over $13 billion in the AI research organization. This collaboration has since yielded fruitful results, with the integration of Microsoft Copilot, an AI program capable of providing assistance across various Microsoft software platforms.
Microsoft Copilot not only generates text responses and generative images but has also enhanced Bing’s search engine capabilities, delivering faster and more relevant search results. The partnership with OpenAI has enabled Microsoft to bolster its AI offerings, overcoming previous setbacks and positioning the company as a major player in the evolving AI landscape.
