Discover how Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft, has placed his bets on the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and transformed Microsoft into an AI heavyweight, leading the charge towards a new AI boom. From open-sourcing products to integrating AI tools, Microsoft has the potential to continue leading towards a more digital-driven future.
ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, is reportedly developing its own AI chatbot named Grace based on large language models. This move puts ByteDance in the AI race with competing bots launched by Snapchat, Google, and Microsoft. As AI technologies like ChatGPT don't exist in China, Chinese conglomerates like Baidu and Alibaba are investing heavily in the field with their own chatbots.
GitHub's new AI tool, Copilot, assists developers in writing code by generating suggestions using machine learning algorithms. It can increase coding efficiency, reduce syntax errors, and even teach new programming languages. The Individual and Business plans offer great features like multi-line function suggestions, coding pattern filters, and corporate proxy support. Streamline your coding process and improve productivity with GitHub Copilot. Sign up for a free trial or compare pricing plans on the official website.
Microsoft's virtual assistant, Cortana, will no longer be supported in Windows after 2023. However, the new Windows 11 operating system has replacements such as Voice Access, Bing AI, and the highly anticipated Copilot. Microsoft has positioned AI as a critical part of digital transformation, investing heavily in its AI capabilities. Cortana will still be available in other Microsoft services, but Copilot will offer more extensive and wide-ranging skills, making it the go-to AI feature.
UpCodes launches Copilot, an AI tool that simplifies complex building code questions for professionals and homeowners. With a recent $3.5m funding round, UpCodes plans to expand their platform's AI-based features and update their database of US regulations.
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