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CNET
an hour ago
- Business
- CNET
How to Use Microsoft Copilot AI to Create Notes on Anything
Wikis with way too many details to wade through. Presentations that should've been dissertations. Massive, confusing business reports. We've all experienced those "too long, didn't read" moments when we wish someone would swoop in and provide concise notes on lengthy docs. Lucky for us, Microsoft's in-browser artificial intelligence component, Copilot, can provide relief. What is Copilot? Microsoft Copilot is powered by OpenAI's GPT (the LLM behind ChatGPT) and is completely free to use in either desktop or app form as part of the tech giant's Bing browser and search engine. I put Copilot's note-taking and summarizing capabilities to the ultimate test by asking it to provide short notes on an obnoxiously long presentation about a topic so silly and eye-wateringly boring it might bring any sane person to the brink of terminal boredom: Olive Garden. Back in 2014, Starboard Value, an activist hedge fund that made an investment in Darden Restaurants, which at the time owned Olive Garden and had just sold Red Lobster, put together a 294-slide presentation on all the ways in which the company was screwing up. Yes, almost 300 slides centered on topics like how the sale of Red Lobster, home of the Shrimpfest debacle, resulted in shareholder dissatisfaction. Someone, probably a hair-raising amount of people, had to read and review this document as part of their jobs. Put yourself in their shoes and let that fact shiver its way down your spine. In 2014, there was no Copilot. Ten years later, I used the AI-enhanced browser tool to wade through the document, which arguably predicted Red Lobster's downfall. On-demand AI summaries Here's a step-by-step guide on how to use Copilot for all your TL:DR needs: Download and install the Microsoft Edge browser. Open the browser and navigate to the webpage you'd like noted or summarized. Click on the Copilot icon in the upper-right-hand corner of the browser. In the blank text field at the bottom right-hand of the browser window, type in what you'd like Copilot to focus on in creating notes from the webpage. Results! I asked Copilot to give me just the highlights on Red Lobster, and in less than a minute it produced succinct and accurate notes relevant to the crustacean-crazed restaurant featured in this behemoth presentation, including the below note blaming poor management for shaky sales of shellfish. Screenshot by CNET You can also get Copilot to pull out specific information you're looking for -- like any references to company executives, quotes from the CEO and even brief rundowns on who all the members of the board are. If Copilot could parse through a document that large that quickly, imagine what it could do with dry lectures, court documents and arguably the most toe curling of all time wasters -- hour-long Zoom meetings that should have been emails.
Time of India
5 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Deal terms and more: 4 things causing tension in Microsoft and OpenAI's ‘marriage'
The partnership between Microsoft and ChatGPT-maker OpenAI , forged in 2019 with over $13 billion in Microsoft investment, is reportedly facing significant strains. Despite OpenAI's status as the world's most valuable AI startup, underlying deal terms set to last until 2030 are said to be creating friction, threatening future collaborations and OpenAI's crucial fundraising efforts. Last week, reports by The Wall Street Journal and Financial Times indicated that tensions have escalated, with OpenAI reportedly considering antitrust action against Microsoft and Microsoft threatening to pull back from ongoing discussions. However, Business Insider says that both companies have now issued a joint statement, saying that talks are 'ongoing' and expressing optimism for continued collaboration. The publication has also listed four key areas that are likely fueling the growing discord. Money and equity is likely the core financial 'problem' between Microsoft and OpenAI The report says that the heart of the dispute is Microsoft's stake in OpenAI's revenue. Under their current agreement, Microsoft is entitled to 20% of OpenAI's revenue, or up to $92 billion. OpenAI is said to be pushing to reduce this substantial cut, offering Microsoft a larger equity stake in return. Discussions reportedly involve Microsoft gaining anywhere from 20% to 49% equity in OpenAI. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo However, this is a problem for Microsoft because of its position as a public company, whose shareholders typically prioritise revenue over stakes in unprofitable startups. OpenAI 'AGI Clause' is a problem An "AGI clause" within the companies' contract poses another significant challenge. This clause stipulates that if OpenAI achieves Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) – which is AI surpassing human capabilities in most tasks, or specifically, generating $100 billion in profits – Microsoft would forfeit its 20% revenue share and access to new OpenAI technology. While OpenAI's broad definition of AGI provides it 'freedom' to potentially declare its achievement, Microsoft is reportedly insistent on removing this clause as a condition for approving OpenAI's restructuring plans, which are vital for its multi-billion dollar fundraising initiatives. Further, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has publicly downplayed the significance and immediate prospects of AGI, a stance that has reportedly irked OpenAI's leadership. Windsurf acquisition adds new 'wrinkles' to Microsoft-OpenAI relationship OpenAI's recent agreement to acquire coding assistant startup Windsurf for an estimated $3 billion has introduced a fresh point of contention. Windsurf directly competes with Microsoft's own Copilot offering. Under the existing agreement, Microsoft would typically gain access to Windsurf's intellectual property. However, both Windsurf and OpenAI are reportedly seeking an exemption for the acquisition from Microsoft's IP rights, raising concerns for Microsoft about potentially missing out on future IP from OpenAI's acquisitions. OpenAI's structure is complicating fundraising OpenAI's corporate structure, overseen by a non-profit entity, has historically created hurdles for its fundraising efforts. Microsoft holds a crucial card here: OpenAI requires its approval for a critical restructuring plan that would streamline future fundraising. This approval is so essential that SoftBank has reportedly made a $10 billion investment contingent on the restructuring. SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son recently expressed his strong intent to go 'all in' on Artificial Superintelligence, adding that SoftBank missed out on early investment in OpenAI to Microsoft. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Axios
6 hours ago
- Business
- Axios
Managers let AI assess raises, promotions, even layoffs, survey finds
Managers are trusting AI to help make high-stakes decisions about firing, promoting, and giving their direct reports a raise, according to a new study from Resume Builder. Why it matters: AI-based decision-making in HR could open companies up to discrimination and other types of lawsuits, experts tell Axios. The big picture: Employers are increasingly pushing workers to incorporate genAI into their workflows, and gaining AI skills has been linked to better pay and increased job choices. But genAI training and policies at work are still rare, and the tools are changing so fast that it's hard to keep up. Using AI to assess people's careers is risky, especially when the tools are prone to hallucinations and poorly understood. What they did: The study was conducted online late last month with 1,342 U.S. full-time manager-level employees responding. What they found: 65% of managers say they use AI at work, and 94% of those managers say they look to the tools "to make decisions about the people who report to them," per the report. Over half of those managers said they used AI tools to assess whether a direct report should be promoted, given a raise, laid off or fired. A little over half of the managers using AI in personnel matters said they used ChatGPT. Others used Microsoft's Copilot, Google's Gemini or different AI tools. A majority of these managers said they were confident that AI was "fair and unbiased," and a surprising number of managers (20%) said they let AI make decisions without human input. Only one-third of the managers who are using AI for these decisions say that they've received formal training on what the tools can and cannot do. Managers are looking for new ways to implement AI, probably under pressure from their organizations, Stacie Haller, chief career adviser at Resume Builder, told Axios. "Everybody's sort of trying things out. But to me, it raises a huge red flag when you're talking about people's careers," Haller said. "If somebody's making a decision to fire you based on AI, I'm imagining there could be lawsuits. I mean, people who felt they were fired unfairly [sued] before AI." "I think they're ahead of their skis on this," she added. Yes, but: It's not clear from the data exactly how managers are using AI to automate managing. They could be using it to organize data for performance reviews. Or they could be asking ChatGPT, "Who should I lay off next?" Zoom in: AI can help synthesize employee feedback or highlight patterns across team assessments, Lynda Gratton, professor of management practice at London Business School, told Axios via email.
Hindustan Times
7 hours ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Microsoft's AI can diagnose illnesses faster than most doctors, but it's not replacing them anytime soon
Microsoft's latest artificial intelligence tool is drawing attention for its ability to diagnose complex medical cases, with the company claiming it can outperform even experienced doctors. While the technology is still in development, Microsoft's AI chief is quick to point out that human physicians remain essential for patient care, no matter how advanced the AI becomes. Microsoft's AI tool analyses medical data to help diagnose illnesses, but doctors remain vital for treatment and patient care. (Unsplash) The AI was tested on more than 300 challenging case studies from the New England Journal of Medicine. It worked by imitating a panel of doctors, sifting through patient data, asking follow-up questions, recommending which tests should be run, and updating its diagnosis as more information became available. What set this tool apart was its ability to explain the reasoning behind each diagnosis, giving a transparent look at how it reached its conclusions. One of the most striking aspects of Microsoft's AI is how it blends the strengths of both generalists and specialists. Most doctors either have a broad base of knowledge or deep expertise in a particular field, but this AI combines both. In testing, it correctly solved over 80 percent of the NEJM cases, compared to just 20 percent for human doctors. Even more impressive, it managed to do so while ordering fewer tests, suggesting a more efficient and cost-effective approach to diagnosis. The system's ability to update its diagnosis in real time, as more data is added, means it can adapt quickly and provide up-to-date recommendations. This is a big deal, especially in complex cases where every detail counts. Researchers say the AI's clinical reasoning skills are beyond what any single doctor can offer, thanks to its ability to process vast amounts of information from different medical fields at once. Despite these promising results, Microsoft is not positioning the AI as a replacement for doctors. The tool is still being tested in real clinical settings to see how it performs outside of controlled experiments. Safety checks and clinical validation are ongoing, and the company says it will only move forward with broader use once these hurdles are cleared. Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft's AI CEO, has been clear about the AI's role. He told Yahoo! Finance that the tool is designed to support doctors, not replace them. While it can analyse medical information and offer high-quality advice, doctors are still needed to plan treatments, oversee care, and ensure accountability. The AI is meant to be a powerful assistant, helping doctors make better decisions and giving patients access to reliable information. With Microsoft's Copilot and Bing platforms handling around 50 million health-related queries every day, the company hopes this AI will eventually help deliver accurate, trustworthy health advice to people everywhere, always in partnership with medical professionals. All of these findings and claims are detailed in Microsoft's research paper, 'The Path to Medical Superintelligence,' which outlines the AI's performance and underlines the ongoing importance of human expertise in healthcare.
Time of India
21 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Premier League forms five-year AI partnership with Microsoft
Academy Empower your mind, elevate your skills The English Premier League and Microsoft on Tuesday announced a five-year partnership where the cloud giant will infuse its artificial intelligence Copilot into the league's digital platforms to provide quick facts and statistics about and fans will be able to learn about Premier League clubs, players, matches through an AI companion powered by Microsoft's Copilot which can pull information from over 30 seasons of stats, 300,000 articles and 9,000 videos, they has strongly resonated with sports leagues and sports entertainment companies as they look to streamline the vast troves of data to attract larger audiences and drive LaLiga soccer league, which features clubs such as Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, also uses AI in match analysis and media production while clubs roll out AI-driven experiences to engage more Premier League, England's top soccer league, is also migrating its core digital infrastructure to Microsoft Azure to allow for easier AI integration and create a unified platform for the league.
