Microsoft Copilot

Long before the AIGC revolution took off, Microsoft articulated its vision for AI. Over the years, they've been integrating AI functionalities into their most popular products, including Bing and GitHub. After extensive development, Microsoft has consolidated these AIGC features into a singular experience known as Microsoft Copilot—your everyday AI assistant.

Microsoft isn't merely layering GPT-4 over Windows or Office; their approach is much more sophisticated. They've embedded AIGC throughout their entire product lineup, which features Windows 11, Office 365, GitHub, Bing, and Edge. This integration is not just a simple addition of an AI chat interface; rather, AI is woven into the user experience in various forms—be it chat interfaces, buttons, or menu options. As you navigate through Windows, expect to find your AI Copilot present in every aspect.

In my view, Copilot best encapsulates what AI should represent today: a companion on your journey.

Section 1.1: Introducing Bard Extensions

Simultaneously, Google announced that Bard, their AIGC tool, can now connect with your Google apps and services, such as Google Flights, Google Hotels, Google Maps, Google Workspace, and YouTube. You can activate these services directly from the Bard chat interface by typing '@' or by issuing specific prompts.

In a further enhancement, Google has improved Bard's response accuracy. A common challenge with AIGC is the tendency to produce fabricated information. Microsoft Bing has tackled this by sourcing its answers primarily from existing online content. Google, however, has opted for a different strategy: a "Google it" button appears next to Bard's responses, allowing users to confirm the information easily. Bard evaluates its outputs to check for corroborating or conflicting data online, offering clickable phrases for additional context.

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Section 2.1: Beyond Simple Chat

While ChatGPT was groundbreaking, it serves more as a foundational tool for the AI era rather than a complete solution. It required a company with strong product development like Microsoft to transform it into versatile AIGC applications. With Microsoft Copilot, we are starting to see what genuine AIGC products can look like. Thus, the true era of AIGC is just beginning.

Section 2.2: Personalization in AI

Bard’s ability to connect with Google apps highlights a crucial aspect: personalization. Unlike ChatGPT, which lacks an understanding of individual user data, both Bard Extensions and Microsoft Copilot can generate responses tailored to your specific information, such as emails and documents. This level of AI customization is not only desirable but also encourages frequent use.

Section 2.3: Addressing Privacy Concerns

However, increased personalization raises significant concerns, particularly regarding the security of personal information. Personalized AI systems access extensive user data, which they utilize intelligently. If security measures are inadequate, malicious actors could exploit vulnerabilities to access personal information more effectively than traditional methods.

Moreover, users will need time to adjust to these intelligent assistants and consider the precautions necessary in this new AI-driven landscape.

Section 2.4: Recent Developments

As of September 25, 2023, two major updates in the AIGC arena are noteworthy.

First, Anthropic, a competitor of OpenAI, announced a substantial investment from Amazon, totaling up to $4 billion. This will likely lead to a triadic competition landscape featuring Microsoft + OpenAI, Google + DeepMind, and Amazon + Anthropic.

Next, ChatGPT is set to introduce new voice and image functionalities for Plus and Enterprise users in the coming weeks. This will enhance user interaction across platforms, allowing for tasks such as identifying landmarks while traveling or helping with homework.

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