How does the next generation of AI differ from previous AI?

The next generation of AI puts human agency at the center and moves us from autopilot to copilot, fundamentally changing how computers assist us.

How should AI be developed and used?

AI should be developed and used responsibly, in alignment with social, cultural, and legal norms in a democratic society.

What is Copilot and how does it work?

Copilot is an AI-powered productivity tool within Microsoft 365 that works alongside users in apps and across data and apps to gather information in real-time and enhance skills.

What are the capabilities of Copilot?

Copilot can generate drafts for invitations, create beautiful presentations, assist with party planning, analyze data in Excel, manage email inboxes, and automate repetitive tasks, among other features.

Exploring Microsoft's Copilot AI Platform for Streamlined Work - Future of Work with AI

Name: Exploring Microsoft's Copilot AI Platform for Streamlined Work - Future of Work with AI
Uploaded: 2023-03-18 20:25:14
Description: The lecture discusses the evolution of human-computer symbiosis and the responsible development and use of AI, with a focus on Microsoft's Copilot AI platform that streamlines document creation, presentation design, data analysis, email management, and team collaboration.

This article is a summary of a YouTube video "The Future of Work With AI - Microsoft March 2023 Event" by Microsoft

TLDR The lecture discusses the evolution of human-computer symbiosis and the responsible development and use of AI, with a focus on Microsoft's Copilot AI platform that streamlines document creation, presentation design, data analysis, email management, and team collaboration.

The Power of Microsoft's Copilot AI Tool

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We're moving from using AI on autopilot to using it as a copilot, with human agency at the premium and center of the product design.
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"As we move into this new era, all of us who build AI deploy AI, use AI have a collective obligation to do so responsibly."
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Microsoft's Copilot combines large language models with data in Microsoft Graph and Microsoft 365 to turn words into the most powerful productivity tool on the planet.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot is a new way of working that unlocks the richness of productivity apps through natural language, allowing the tools to learn how you work.
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Copilot's ability to translate between Word and PowerPoint using just words is truly amazing and could revolutionize the way we create presentations.
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Copilot's combination of large language models with user data and apps will transform work as we know it, allowing for the first time in human history to command all of this power using just our own words.
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Copilot, an AI tool, can help professionals save time by summarizing customer interactions, meetings, and content, and synthesizing information from various sources to create connections and insights in a whole new way.
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The team feels a huge sense of responsibility to get AI into people's hands in the right way, with a focus on security, compliance, and responsible AI.

The Evolution of Human-Computer Interaction

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The continuous journey towards human-computer symbiosis has been ongoing for several decades, with several moments bringing us closer to the intuitive relationship between humans and computing envisioned by Vannevar Bush in 1945.
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Natural language prompts will intuitively help us with continuations, summarization, chain of thought reasoning, reviewing, modifying, and acting, radically transforming how computers help us think, plan, and act.

Q&A

What is the focus of the lecture?

— The lecture focuses on the evolution of human-computer symbiosis and the responsible development and use of AI, with a specific emphasis on Microsoft's Copilot AI platform.
How does the next generation of AI differ from previous AI?

— The next generation of AI puts human agency at the center and moves us from autopilot to copilot, fundamentally changing how computers assist us.
How should AI be developed and used?

— AI should be developed and used responsibly, in alignment with social, cultural, and legal norms in a democratic society.
What is Copilot and how does it work?

— Copilot is an AI-powered productivity tool within Microsoft 365 that works alongside users in apps and across data and apps to gather information in real-time and enhance skills.
What are the capabilities of Copilot?

— Copilot can generate drafts for invitations, create beautiful presentations, assist with party planning, analyze data in Excel, manage email inboxes, and automate repetitive tasks, among other features.

Timestamped Summary

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The lecture explores the evolution of human-computer symbiosis from Vannevar Bush's vision to the iPhone.
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The next generation of AI puts human agency at the center and will transform how computers help us, but must be developed and used responsibly.
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06:08
Microsoft 365 introduces Copilot, an AI-powered productivity tool that generates a first draft of an invitation with natural language prompts.
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11:20
Copilot is a PowerPoint add-on that generates beautiful presentations with memories, accomplishments, and advice for the future.
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Copilot saves time and boosts creativity by streamlining document creation, presentation design, and data analysis.
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19:22
Copilot helps manage your inbox by summarizing long email threads and generating replies using data from Excel files.
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22:58
Copilot for Teams streamlines sales team workflows, automates tasks, and improves collaboration to help close deals and build customer relationships.
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Microsoft's Copilot AI platform helps teams collaborate in real-time on product offers and pricing, while also automating repetitive tasks and providing a knowledge navigator for all data.