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AppWizard

February 20, 2025

Xbox announces ‘a generative AI model for gameplay ideation’ called Muse, but don’t get too excited: Machines aren’t about to make games for you just yet

Microsoft announced its latest generative AI model, Muse, developed in collaboration with Microsoft Research and Ninja Theory. Muse is described as a "world and human action model (WHAM)" trained on Ninja Theory's Bleeding Edge. Microsoft aims to enhance the gaming experience by using AI to enrich player engagement and support game developers' creative processes. The company emphasizes that AI is intended to empower human creativity rather than replace it. A report in Nature provides insights into Muse's technical aspects, highlighting the importance of human agency in the creative process and identifying key capabilities for AI development. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella envisions AI's capabilities extending to interactive environments like video games. However, some experts, like Dr. Michael Cook, caution against overhyping Muse, noting that the research focuses more on human interaction with AI tools than on generating gameplay. Despite reservations, Cook acknowledges AI's potential as a design tool. Microsoft has promised further announcements on how AI will enhance experiences for game creators and players. Muse will debut in Copilot Labs, signaling new immersive AI gaming experiences.

Winsage

October 6, 2024

Top 5 weekly: A Raspberry Pi AI camera, snappy Windows 11 24H2 performance, and more

Windows 11 24H2 has been released, showing impressive performance on unsupported hardware, particularly older machines. Raspberry Pi and Sony have launched an AI camera with onboard processing capabilities for autonomous recording. Microsoft has updated its Copilot assistant, introducing features like Copilot Daily mode and Copilot Labs for testing upcoming features. Users with older CPUs have reported performance gains with Windows 11 24H2, suggesting effective resource optimization. A developer is attempting to run the game Doom on a quantum computer, involving complex coding for reversible operations. Microsoft plans to release ISOs for ARM-based versions of Windows, enhancing accessibility for ARM devices.

Winsage

October 3, 2024

Microsoft’s new “Copilot Vision” AI experiment can see what you browse

Microsoft has launched Copilot Labs, a testing environment for new AI tools, starting with the "Think Deeper" feature that uses a step-by-step approach for complex problem-solving. This feature is being rolled out to select Copilot Pro users in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, and the US. Additionally, Microsoft introduced Copilot Vision, which enhances the AI assistant's capabilities by allowing it to understand visual content in the Microsoft Edge browser. Copilot Vision is opt-in and will not store any captured data, with initial access limited to a pre-approved list of websites. The rollout of these features will be gradual, with Microsoft prioritizing user feedback. Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI, indicated that Copilot could learn from user interactions across devices, pending user consent. However, features like Microsoft's Recall, which tracks user activities, have raised privacy concerns among users.

Winsage

October 2, 2024

What is Microsoft’s Copilot Labs, and how does it compare to Google Labs?

Microsoft has introduced updates to its Copilot platform, including tools like Copilot Voice, Think Deeper, and Copilot Vision, which will initially be available only to select testing groups through Copilot Labs. Copilot Labs is designed for experimental features, allowing user feedback for product enhancement. Copilot Vision enables the Copilot in Microsoft Edge to visually interpret screen content and provide real-time voice assistance, with privacy measures in place. The Think Deeper feature allows for more detailed responses to complex inquiries. Access to Copilot Labs is limited to Copilot Pro users who subscribe at a monthly rate, while Google Labs offers a no-cost alternative for experimenting with AI features.

Winsage

October 2, 2024

‘Comfortable, fun, familiar’: Why Microsoft is trying to turn its AI chatbot into a digital friend | CNN Business

Artificial intelligence chatbots are being developed to assist users with various tasks, but many find them rigid and overly formal. Microsoft is enhancing its chatbot, Copilot, to create a more engaging experience by introducing features like real-time voice interactions and the ability to interpret images and text. The updated Copilot aims to communicate in a warm tone and provide emotional support, distinguishing itself in a competitive market. Microsoft envisions Copilot as a digital companion that integrates into users' lives, offering assistance beyond productivity. The company has addressed previous criticisms of its chatbot by refining its responses and hiring voice actors to create distinct voice options. New features include a daily function for weather and news updates, integration with the Edge browser, and a testing platform called "Copilot Labs" for users to explore upcoming functionalities. Microsoft assures that privacy concerns related to data retention have been addressed with the new Copilot Vision feature.

Winsage

October 2, 2024

Introducing Copilot Labs and Copilot Vision | Microsoft Copilot Blog

AI technology is evolving rapidly, prompting the introduction of Copilot Labs to trial advanced tools and gather user feedback. The first feature, Think Deeper, assists with complex problems and is being rolled out to a limited number of Copilot Pro users in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Another feature, Copilot Vision, allows users to grant Copilot the ability to see what they see, enhancing its contextual understanding. This feature will initially operate on a pre-approved list of popular websites and is designed to prioritize user control and data privacy, with no content being stored or used for training. Access to Copilot Vision will be limited to select Pro users in the United States during its initial rollout.