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Kieron Allen is the guest on today’s episode and he analyzes Microsoft efforts to further integrate artificial intelligence (AI) features and access to its product range.
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00:21 — Microsoft is adding a new artificial intelligence (AI) key to new Windows 11 PCs that gives users one-click access Microsoft Copilot. This represents the biggest change to Microsoft keyboards in 30 years. Copilot has already been integrated into Bing and Microsoft 365 products.
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00:45 — Integrating AI into the keyboard demonstrates Microsoft’s confidence in the capabilities and expected use of Copilot, as well as its commitment as an investor in OpenAI, which powers the Copilot app.
01:05 — In announcing the development, Microsoft said it was simplifying the computing experience while making 2024 the year of “PC AI.” Microsoft’s ability to integrate AI into software and hardware is an important differentiator.
