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The Dawn of AI: How Intelligent Tools Reshape Businesses and Job Markets
The AI Revolution: Separating Hype from Reality In the midst of the bustling Davos 2024, where artificial intelligence has taken center stage, we find ourselves at the intersection of hype and substance. The promenade behind the venue has been transformed into a showcase of AI-first companies, each proclaiming their allegiance to the transformative power of AI. But is this just a peak in the hype cycle, or are we witnessing the dawn of a technological revolution? AI: A Transformational Technology or Market Reckoning? The conversation with the co-founder of AI Research Map and author of “The Coming Wave” begins with...
Read Jan 16, 2024Microsoft is bringing the full power of Copilot to more people and businesses
So the big news Microsoft is announcing is Copilot Pro. They continue to release new AI product features that are targeting both power users and enterprises. The team at CO/AI are barely catching up with all the product Microsoft's AI roadmap, but we thought this was worth sharing. Copilot Pro - A new $20/month premium subscription service for individuals that provides faster AI performance, early access to new models like GPT-4 Turbo, enhanced image creation capabilities, and custom Copilot models tailored to specific topics. Targets creators, researchers, programmers who want the latest Copilot features. Integrating Copilot into Microsoft 365 apps...
Read Jan 3, 2024HR & Business Leadership AI 2024 Proprieties
In the rapidly evolving world of business, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force, reshaping industries and redefining the way companies operate. The "2024 Priorities of Business Leaders" survey, conducted by Paychex, offers a fascinating glimpse into the current state of AI adoption and its projected growth in the near future. The survey, which polled 600 business and HR leaders from U.S.-based companies with 5 to 500 employees, reveals that an astounding 85% of organizations are already leveraging AI technologies. This widespread adoption underscores the recognition among business leaders that AI is no longer a futuristic concept but...
Read Jan 1, 2024AI Innovation Report 2023
January 15: ChatGPT becomes the fastest growing consumer app in history. https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/6/23948386/chatgpt-active-user-count-openai-developer-conference January 27: Microsoft Invests $10 Billion in OpenAI. https://techcrunch.com/2023/01/23/microsoft-invests-billions-more-dollars-in-openai-extends-partnership/ February 06: Google announces Bard https://blog.google/technology/ai/bard-google-ai-search-updates/ February: 09 Baidu Inc. Shares paper on ERNIE-Music Test-to-Waveform https://arxiv.org/abs/2302.04456 February 24: Meta Introduces LLaMA https://ai.meta.com/blog/large-language-model-llama-meta-ai/ February 28: Snapchat launches their AI chatbot ‘My AI’. https://newsroom.snap.com/say-hi-to-my-ai March 1: OpenAI launches ChatGPT and Whisper API’s. https://openai.com/blog/introducing-chatgpt-and-whisper-apis March 14: Anthropic launches Cluade https://www.anthropic.com/index/introducing-claude March 17: OpenAI launches GPT-4. https://openai.com/research/gpt-4 March 22: Google releases Bard. https://blog.google/technology/ai/try-bard/ March 22: Adobe launches AI image generator Adobe Firefly. https://news.adobe.com/news/news-details/2023/Adobe-Unveils-Firefly-a-Family-of-new-Creative-Generative-AI/default.aspx March 24: OpenAI releases ChatGPT Plugins and hat tip to...
Read Dec 7, 2023Will Your Job Survive the Rise of Intelligent Machines? The Urgent Need for AI Upskilling
Will Your Job Survive the Rise of Intelligent Machines? The Urgent Need for AI Upskilling Virtually no occupation will remain untouched during the coming waves of intelligent automation powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning. While fears over mass job loss persist, perhaps the greater threat for both individual workers and companies alike stems from a lack of adequate preparation. Without concerted efforts towards constructive retraining and skills diffusion surrounding core AI capabilities, entire careers, professions and businesses narrow their odds of successfully navigating unavoidable technology changes. This article explores mounting challenges and opportunities tied to increasing AI system integration,...
Read Nov 11, 2023Microsoft launched the best course on Generative AI.
Learn the basics of building Generative AI applications with our comprehensive 18-lesson course by Microsoft Cloud Advocates. Each lesson covers a key aspect of Generative AI principles and application development. Throughout this course, you will build your own Generative AI startup to gain an understanding of the requirements for launching your ideas. Microsoft Cloud Advocates have created an incredible 18-lesson course that demystifies the fundamentals of building Generative AI applications. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this course has something for everyone. What sets this course apart is its comprehensive approach. It covers a wide range of topics,...
Read Sep 25, 2023The Future is Here: How AI is Transforming Knowledge Work and Changing the Way Work Gets Done
A groundbreaking new study conducted by researchers at Harvard Business School and Boston Consulting Group provides an unprecedented glimpse into the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on complex knowledge work. Through experiments involving hundreds of management consultants, the study investigates the effects of giving skilled professionals access to advanced AI technologies like GPT-3. The findings offer intriguing insights into the potential transformation of work as AI capabilities continue to advance. Surprising Productivity Gains The study found significant productivity and quality gains for professionals within the current capabilities of AI. When performing tasks such as data analysis, persuasive memo writing, and...
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