🤖 Microsoft's Major Updates

In today's email

1. 🤖 What does the future hold for AI?

2. 🖥 Microsoft Expands AI with Major Updates to Copilot Platform

3. 🗣 OpenAI Expands Voice Assistant Technology for Businesses and Developers

4. 🤯  Quick Takes

Read Time: 5 Minutes

The Human - AI Partnership

What does the future hold for AI? See our full report for our insights, predictions, and what 800+ industry leaders think will happen next and how emerging technology may empower the next generation of security operations.

How and where do humans fit into the AI-empowered next generation of security operations?  

To examine this question further, Arctic Wolf commissioned CyberRisk Alliance (CRA) to conduct a survey of over 800 cybersecurity decision-makers in North America and the United Kingdom and analyzed the results to understand how organizations are weighing the benefits and risks of deploying AI tools, and what these tools mean for human practitioners moving forward. Download the report to learn: 

• The biggest obstacles to turning AI and human engineers into a formidable team. 

• The top use cases for AI in the time-sensitive landscape of cybersecurity. 

•  Why the near-term benefits of large language models are being upended by a crucial flaw in the technology. 

In the Know​

Microsoft Expands AI with Major Updates to Copilot Platform

Microsoft has announced significant updates to its Copilot AI platform for Windows, adding new features aimed at enhancing user experience and boosting productivity.

Key Points:

• Microsoft introduced the "Click to Do" feature, providing context-aware actions based on what's on the screen, allowing users to perform tasks more efficiently.

• Users can now upscale old photos up to 8K resolution and utilize AI-powered editing tools to add or remove objects from images.

• The refreshed Windows Search enables users to find files based on descriptions, making it easier to locate documents without knowing exact names.

• A new feature called Copilot Vision lets users ask questions about what’s on their screen, offering suggestions and insights while browsing.

These updates mark Microsoft’s continued push to integrate AI across its consumer and enterprise products, positioning the company to compete in the evolving AI landscape as Apple prepares to launch its own AI solutions.

OpenAI Expands Voice Assistant Technology for Businesses and Developers

OpenAI is widening access to its real-time voice assistant technology, enabling businesses and developers to integrate the AI-powered tool into their applications. Available through OpenAI’s API, this feature allows companies to create voice-based customer service bots and other interactive tools. Early adopters like Healthify and Speak are already exploring the technology’s potential across health and language learning sectors. This announcement, made at OpenAI’s developer event, underscores the company’s focus on enhancing API capabilities to stay competitive in the growing AI market.

Quick Takes

• OpenAI Co-founder Durk Kingma Joins Anthropic: Durk Kingma, a co-founder of OpenAI, has announced his move to AI company Anthropic, where he will contribute to its mission of developing responsible AI systems. Kingma, who previously focused on generative AI at OpenAI, will be working remotely from the Netherlands, further strengthening Anthropic’s growing talent pool.

• OpenAI Unveils New Tools at 2024 DevDay: At its 2024 DevDay, OpenAI introduced the Realtime API, enabling developers to create low-latency, voice-driven AI apps. Despite recent executive departures, OpenAI remains focused on innovation, emphasizing its commitment to expanding AI capabilities in a competitive market.

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