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“If 2023 was the year of generative AI hype, 2024 will be the year during which most corporations will get serious about spending on the technology to bring artificial intelligence more directly into the lives of their workers and customers.” ℹ️ 55% of top technology officers say they plan to purchase enterprise-level gen AI software, such as Microsoft Copilot, in the next 6 months.  ℹ️ 82% IT buyers say Microsoft 365 Copilot in their top 3 features that will be “most valuable” to their organizations. ℹ️ Microsoft’s Work Trend Index report found 70% Copilot users said they were more productive, and 68% said it improved the quality of their work. 📖Read more 👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/gdYCmSwz ✅Check out new user onboarding toolkit and join the Copilot community 👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/gbgTHfZS 💬Test out #BingChat for basic copilot experience 👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/gpQe4amq #Microsoft #copilot #generativeAI #MSFTAdvocate #productivity #ai

For Microsoft and OpenAI, after a year in the 'hype cycle,' the Copilot corporate spending boom is just getting started. 2023 was the year generative AI like ChatGPT exploded on the public consciousness and into 2024 it looks like spending across the economy on gen AI enterprise software licenses will accelerate. More than half of large organizations tell CNBC they plan to purchase gen AI software like Microsoft Copilot within the next six months. That's according to a new survey of the CNBC Technology Executive Council, which is a sampling of views from top tech officials at mostly large corporations across sectors of the market. * Artificial Intelligence has arrived in your Windows

Great article by our Microsoft SME Scott Braden. If you are facing an EA renewal at year end and #Microsoft is forcing AutoPilot on you this is a must read!

OpenAI and Microsoft will continue to dominate in AI advancements, leveraging groundbreaking features and strategic offerings like GitHub Copilot Workspace. Plus, with OpenAI’s launch of powerful new tools like enhanced file search and vector stores, and Microsoft’s integration of cutting-edge AI, their leadership in the AI space is clear. The upcoming Microsoft Build event in May and Apple’s developer conference in June will further highlight the disparity in AI capabilities. Additionally, the new capabilities in cost management and file handling further secure their competitive edge. This contrast could become especially evident in the upcoming months. And, it's only May.

🚀 Exciting News from Sway AI! 🚀 We're thrilled to announce that Sway AI has integrated its no-code AI environment with Microsoft Azure. This powerful combination allows Azure customers to build and deploy secure AI and machine learning applications directly on the Azure platform.   🌟 Why This Matters: Rapid AI Development: Leverage Sway AI's no-code environment to create, test, and deploy AI models without programming or data science expertise. Enhanced Security & Privacy: Keep your data secure within Azure, maintaining the highest standards for operational, legal, and regulatory compliance. Seamless Integration: Use existing Azure services like AKS Managed Kubernetes, Key Vault, and more to ensure a smooth and scalable AI journey.   As our CEO, Hassan Ahmed put it: "We bring AI to where the data is, not the other way around."   We're making AI more accessible, secure, and powerful for organizations across industries. Learn more about how this integration can drive innovation and efficiency for your business by visiting swayai.com. https://lnkd.in/enyW6nTe   #NoCodeAI #MicrosoftAzure #AIIntegration #AIForAll #SwayAI #msPartner #msuspartners

Microsoft appoints Mustafa Suleyman, former DeepMind co-founder, as CEO of Microsoft AI, signaling the tech giant's commitment to AI. Suleyman's expertise will drive the development of Copilot chatbot and consumer AI products. The move reflects a broader trend of high-profile AI industry shifts, including SAP's recent appointment of ex-Microsoft VP Walter Sun as global AI head. Microsoft's integration of Copilot aims to automate tasks and enhance productivity, with a new Copilot for Finance tailored for financial professionals. #microsoft #copolot https://lnkd.in/g9yFDiVU

List of top AI news CIOs will want to take away from Microsoft Ignite 2023. Interesting insights from Microsoft's Work Trend Index, showcasing results of studies of early Copilot users: Those surveyed were clearly wowed by the tool: 70% said they were more productive with it, 77% said they didn’t want to give it up, and 22% said the tool saved them more than 30 minutes a day. https://lnkd.in/eFNbCX3R #AI #copilot #microsoft