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🎯Microsoft's AI Ascent: A Global Game-Changer?
Megan Phillips
May 8th, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes
Welcome to Today’s Newsletter!
Today:
Microsoft's AI Ascent: A Global Game-Changer?
Google’s “AI essentials” course to help all beginners
Person Spotlight - David Attenborough
GPT - Excel GPT - Are you ready to master Excel with ease?
Quote of the day
“What I cannot create, I do not understand”
AI Matters Top News Pick
Microsoft's Ambitious AI Leap
Microsoft is rumoured to be developing a new AI language model, MAI-1, that could challenge the dominance of Google and OpenAI.
This reflects Microsoft's ongoing commitment to lead in the AI space.
Strategic Moves and Investments
Introduction of Copilot in Windows 11 to boost productivity.
A $1.7 billion investment to enhance global AI infrastructure.
Strategic acquisitions and partnerships to speed AI integration across industries.
Implications for Global Tech
Microsoft's AI advancements could significantly impact technological innovation and economic growth globally.
Their approach suggests a future where AI is integral to business and governance.
The Competitive Edge
As Microsoft potentially reshapes the AI landscape, it raises questions about market competition and the dynamics of technological power.
Will Microsoft's innovations secure its position as a frontrunner in the AI race?
AI Matters News Highlights
Google has launched the "AI Essentials" course to help people grasp AI basics, targeting beginners to boost their understanding and application of artificial intelligence in various fields.
Deepfakes are being used in China to help people cope with grief by creating digital memorials that feature deceased loved ones.
Scientists have developed a robot modelled after snails that can independently track environmental conditions, offering a new tool for monitoring ecosystems.
The EU is scrutinizing how companies allocate resources for content moderation to ensure they're adequately dealing with harmful online content.
GPT Of The Day
Excel GPT By pulsr.co.uk
 | Excel GPTExcel mastery made easy with expert guidance.This GPT provides expert guidance on Excel tasks, assisting with Excel functions, formulas, and scripts, and delivering actionable outputs like Excel workbooks or CSV files. It breaks down complex tasks into manageable actions and offers detailed explanations, ensuring users can maximize their productivity and deepen their Excel knowledge. |
This GPT is perfect for Students, Accountants and Data Analysts
Topic | User Case | Prompt |
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Financial Model Building | A user needs to create a financial model for forecasting revenues and expenses, including dynamic assumptions and scenarios | "Help me create a financial model that forecasts revenues and expenses for 5 years. I need instructions to build this from scratch, including creating assumptions for growth rates, inflation, and capital expenditures. Guide me step-by-step on how to set up assumptions, link them to the model, and adjust them easily for scenario analysis." |
Data Analysis | A user has a large dataset with various conditions and needs to extract insights quickly. | "Guide me through analysing a large dataset with hundreds of thousands of rows containing sales data. I need instructions on cleaning the data, creating pivot tables to summarize, and visualizing trends using charts. The insights I'm looking for include total sales by region and visual trends over time." |
Data Visualization | A user needs to present data in a visually appealing way to share with stakeholders. | "Help me design a dashboard to present key metrics to stakeholders. I need charts representing sales performance, profit margins, and customer satisfaction. Provide step-by-step guidance to organize data, create the required charts, and design an interactive dashboard using Excel's features like slicers." |
Pros
It provides the use with specialised Excel expertise
It can simplify complex tasks
It can enhance the user’s productivity
Cons
Limited to Excel-related tasks
It could be too specialised for general use
It has no direct web access
 | USER REVIEW4 out of 5 Stars |
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AI Matters Picture Of The Day
Harmony in Blooms
Prompt: A close-up view of a bridesmaid's bouquet, featuring a mix of flowers in cream, dusky pink, and coral colours. The bouquet is lush and beautifully arranged, with the various shades blending harmoniously. The cream flowers add a touch of elegance, while the dusky pink and coral flowers provide warmth and vibrancy. The bouquet is held together with a delicate ribbon, adding a subtle, feminine touch. The background is softly blurred to keep the focus on the intricate details and colours of the bouquet.
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AI Matters - On This Day
8th May
This Day In History
8th May 1945
V-E Day: VE Day, or Victory in Europe Day, marked the official end of World War II in Europe. On May 8, 1945, Nazi Germany formally surrendered to the Allied forces, ending nearly six years of war in Europe.
VE Day remains a significant historical milestone that represents the triumph of the Allied forces and the end of one of the darkest periods in modern history.
Birthdays
David Attenborough Born: 8th May, 1909 David Attenborough's work has been instrumental in shaping public understanding of the natural world, and his legacy continues to influence environmental awareness and action globally. |  |
AI Matters Book Club
AI Matters Book Club - May
Dive into the World of AI with Our Monthly Book Club!
This month’s pick is:
Life 3.0 - By Max Tegmark
 | Each month, we explore a fascinating book that sheds light on the many facets of artificial intelligence, from its ethical dilemmas to groundbreaking innovations. "Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence" by Max Tegmark takes us to the heart of the latest thinking about AI, Max Tegmark, the MIT professor whose work has helped mainstream research on how to keep AI beneficial, separates myths from reality, utopias from dystopias, to explore the next phase of our existence. Don't miss out — it's time to get reading! |
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