AI Advancements Galore: A Week of Pioneering Updates from Microsoft and Adobe
Hey there tech enthusiasts! Coming at you with the latest and greatest in AI technology. Get ready for a wild ride, because the past week has been chock full of exciting updates! And yes, this is like trying to catch a frisbee while riding a unicycle (don't ask how I know that). So, let's dive right in, shall we?
Microsoft's AI Enhancement: First up, Microsoft is making waves with a series of AI updates aimed at ramping up the capabilities of Bing and ChatGPT. They've been nurturing this new crop of artificial intelligence tools like a gardener with a green thumb, and boy, are we seeing the fruits of their labor. It's like they've combined peanut butter and jelly, but in this case, it's ChatGPT and Bing. Expect a richer, more intuitive chat experience grounded by search and web data, and hey, you get to cite stuff too! They've rolled it out for ChatGPT Plus subscribers, with a free version coming out soon.
Third-Party Plug-ins in Bing Chat: This is like a bonus round in your favorite game show, with Microsoft introducing third-party plug-ins from companies like Expedia, Instacart, and Zillow to Bing chat. Imagine getting a travel recommendation and then booking your trip right from Expedia, all within your Bing chat! It's like a magic trick, but better because it's real and it's technology.
Microsoft's AI Co-pilot for Windows 11: If you've ever wished for a co-pilot while juggling your documents, Microsoft is granting your wish with its AI Co-pilot. This handy tool is going to be your new best friend, helping to edit, summarize, create, and compare documents across Windows 11.
Adobe's Generative Fill: Adobe's Photoshop beta has a new tool called "Generative Fill", which is as exciting as it sounds. This new addition uses cloud-based image synthesis to fill selected areas of an image with new AI-generated content based on a text description, powered by Adobe Firefly. It's like having a genie in your Photoshop that creates what you want based on your text prompts.
Safety Measures for AI-generated Images: With all these advancements, it's crucial to remember the importance of safety. Microsoft and Google are doing their part by introducing technology that helps users determine if images are AI-generated, based on the information included in their metadata. Meanwhile, Adobe's Generative Fill comes with a Content Authenticity Initiative, which uses Content Credentials to track the provenance of generated files.
There you have it, folks! A week chock-full of AI goodness that's as exciting as the final level of your favorite video game (looking at you, PlayStation). As we ride this tech wave, let's remember to stay grounded, continue to learn, and use these advancements to better our community. Until next time, keep exploring, keep innovating, and most importantly, keep having fun!
Author: Sidnie Adams
