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Microsoft's 'Copilot': Windows Keyboard Revolution

PLUS: Maximize Microsoft Copilot - Top Usage Tips

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Samuel S.
January 08, 2024

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IN TODAY’S ISSUE

  • Microsoft's 'Copilot': Windows Keyboard Revolution

  • Apple's 2024 Challenges Beyond iPhone

  • Maximize Microsoft Copilot: Top Usage Tips

  • UAE Embraces 'Big Data': Betting on AI Gain

  • Generative AI Fuels Surge in Cybercrimes

Microsoft's 'Copilot': Windows Keyboard Revolution

KLS

Microsoft revolutionizes the Windows keyboard with the introduction of the "Copilot" key, its most significant update in 30 years.

The AI-powered assistant, activated with a single click, transforms the PC experience.

Users can now effortlessly interact with Copilot for tasks like answering questions or drafting emails.

This innovation, symbolized by a new key featuring a Copilot ribbon logo, sets the stage for the "year of the AI PC,".

This is a substantial shift in Microsoft's integration of AI technology into Windows.

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Apple's 2024 Challenges Beyond iPhone

Bloomberg

Apple's 2024 challenges extend beyond the iPhone, facing hurdles in AI, Vision Pro headset adoption, and revitalizing iPad and Mac sales.

Antitrust scrutiny pressures the App Store, and Apple lags in generative AI compared to competitors like Samsung.

Boosting sales for Apple Watch, AirPods, Mac, and iPad is crucial, alongside addressing regulatory changes.

The Vision Pro's imminent launch brings anticipation, but its impact on Apple's bottom line remains to be determined.

The ongoing Apple Watch Series 9 sales ban saga navigates a potential resolution.

Amidst challenges, Apple seeks to maintain consumer appeal through compelling products and potential legal resolutions.

Maximize Microsoft Copilot: Top Usage Tips

Life Hacker

Explore the new Microsoft Copilot AI app for quick and creative assistance.

  • You can download it from the App Store or Play Store.

  • There is no need to sign in, but signing in unlocks advanced features.

  • Interact via prompts, text, or voice.

  • Experiment with tones for creativity or precision.

  • Generate text, compose emails, and simplify complex topics.

  • Enjoy free access to GPT-4.

  • Beyond text, ask Copilot questions, create images, and more.

  • It is limited to 30 inputs per signed-in conversation.

Experience powerful generative AI for free!

UAE Embraces 'Big Data': Betting on AI Gain

VELO

UAE Team Emirates is placing a strategic bet on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to gain a performance edge in pro cycling, particularly targeting the Tour de France.

Partnering with AI experts Presight, the team aims to leverage big data for insights into training protocols, race selections, and nutrition.

The AI analysis could uncover novel variables and patterns, potentially revolutionizing performance.

The move aligns with the growing trend in pro cycling, where teams like Visma-Lease a Bike and Ineos Grenadiers have already embraced AI-informed practices.

AI's unbiased approach holds vast potential in optimizing training methodologies and pushing the boundaries of human endurance.

The outcome remains to be seen as the cycling world eagerly awaits the impact of this technological integration.

Generative AI Fuels Surge in Cybercrimes

NIKKEI ASIA

Generative AI, notably OpenAI's ChatGPT, is fueling a surge in cybercrime.

Business-related fraud cases doubled in the first half of 2023, driven by AI-synthesized emails and voice calls.

Abnormal Security reported an 89% global increase in fraudulent business emails.

This highlights the urgency to combat AI's darker applications.

The efficiency of fraud has soared with AI, reducing the time needed to create convincing phishing emails.

As generative AI's global market is set to reach $207 billion by 2030, there's a pressing need for comprehensive rules and international collaboration to mitigate its misuse and safeguard digital landscapes.

That’s a wrap for today!

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