Microsoft introduces Copilot Labs with new AI features Think Deeper and Vision
Microsoft is introducing new features in its AI Copilot program with Copilot Labs, a platform designed to test advanced tools on a limited scale before releasing them widely. The goal is to gather user feedback and refine the features, prioritizing both innovation and safety.
The first feature being rolled out is called “Think Deeper.” This tool allows Copilot to handle more complex tasks, providing detailed, step-by-step responses to queries like math problems or project cost analysis. Think Deeper takes more time to process information and aims to deliver thorough answers. It is currently available to a limited number of Copilot Pro users in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada.
BlackRock and Microsoft unite to dominate global AI infrastructure -- Should we be worried?
Microsoft and BlackRock's growing partnership on AI infrastructure may raise a few eyebrows, but should it really spark concern? With the recent announcement of the Global AI Infrastructure Investment Partnership (GAIIP), these corporate titans have aligned with Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) and MGX to dive headfirst into AI development. They plan to pour billions into massive data centers and new energy infrastructure, with the goal of dominating the future of artificial intelligence.
But this alliance could mean more than just advancements in technology. The partnership initially aims to leverage $30 billion in private equity, with an eye toward unlocking a staggering $100 billion in total investment potential. That’s a massive financial influx designed to consolidate power in the hands of a few major players. And who benefits? Microsoft and BlackRock, alongside their global allies, could soon hold an outsized influence on critical AI infrastructure that the world will come to rely on.
Microsoft's 'Copilot Key' for Windows 11 devices -- a misstep in keyboard evolution or a privacy nightmare?
In a bold yet questionable move, Microsoft has introduced the “Copilot Key” for Windows 11 PCs, marking the first significant change to the PC keyboard in nearly 30 years. This development, part of Microsoft's ambitious AI integration plan, aims to make AI a seamless part of every Windows user's experience. However, this innovation raises significant concerns about its actual utility and potential drawbacks.
Firstly, the addition of the Copilot key seems to overlook the fundamental principle of simplicity in design. Keyboards have evolved over decades to become efficient input devices. Adding another key risks cluttering the keyboard layout, potentially leading to confusion and inefficiency, especially for users who rely on muscle memory for typing and shortcuts.