Microsoft has introduced Copilot Vision, a new AI tool that can analyze and respond to questions about web content in Microsoft Edge browser. As reported by Kyle Wiggers for TechCrunch, the feature is currently available in limited preview in the United States through Copilot Labs, requiring a $20 monthly Copilot Pro subscription. The tool can …
Microsoft announced significant updates to its AI agent ecosystem at its Ignite conference, expanding support to include 1,800 models through Azure AI. The company revealed that over 100,000 organizations are currently using or editing AI agents through its Copilot Studio platform. The updates include new autonomous capabilities that allow agents to work independently without human …
Microsoft has reached an agreement with HarperCollins Publishers to use selected nonfiction books for training artificial intelligence models, as reported by Hannah Miller and Dina Bass for Bloomberg News. The deal allows Microsoft limited access to HarperCollins’ backlist titles, with authors having the option to opt out. The technology company plans to use the content …
Microsoft appears to be preparing to rebrand its AI features under the name “Windows Intelligence,” according to references found in Windows 11 system files, Techradar reports. This potential change would shift away from the current Copilot branding for AI services, possibly aligning with Apple’s similar “Apple Intelligence” terminology. While the company plans to maintain AI …
Microsoft has released Magentic-One, a new open-source infrastructure that enables a single AI model to manage multiple helper agents working together to complete complex, multi-step tasks in various scenarios. According to a paper by Microsoft researchers, Magentic-One is a generalist agentic system that can “fully realize the long-held vision of agentic systems that can enhance …
Microsoft is introducing an AI-powered text editing feature called Rewrite to its classic Notepad application, allowing users to rephrase sentences, adjust tone, and modify content length. According to the Windows Insider Blog, the feature is currently rolling out in preview to Windows Insiders and requires signing in to a Microsoft account. Emma Roth from The …
Microsoft has revealed that its AI business is on track to surpass a $10 billion annual revenue run rate next quarter, making it the fastest business in the company’s history to reach this milestone. The company’s CEO, Satya Nadella, attributes this growth to Microsoft’s partnership with OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT. Microsoft disclosed in its …
At its GitHub Universe conference, GitHub announced a significant expansion of its AI-powered development tools. GitHub Copilot, which previously relied solely on OpenAI’s models, now supports multiple AI models, allowing developers to choose between Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Google’s Gemini 1.5 Pro, and OpenAI’s GPT-4o variants. This multi-model approach aims to provide developers with more …
OpenAI and Microsoft are jointly investing $10 million in an AI project to boost local news media in the US. As Axios’ Sara Fischer reports, the project will be led by the nonprofit Lenfest Institute and will include a grant program for an initial five major urban news organizations, including Chicago Public Media, The Minnesota …
Microsoft unveils new autonomous AI agents for its Dynamics 365 business applications, Todd Bishop reports for GeekWire. These agents are designed to autonomously complete tasks and oversee business processes. The announcement came during Microsoft’s “AI Tour” stop in London. Microsoft describes the agents as functioning like new apps in an AI-powered world, working on behalf …