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It has been reported that Microsoft is testing OpenAI’s language AI technology in Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
According to reports, Microsoft has already added a version of OpenAI’s language GPT technology to Word. The GPT technology is apparently being used for the autocomplete feature.
It has also been reported that Microsoft wants to use OpenAI’s GPT technology to make searching for emails in Outlook easier. With this technology, you can describe the email you’re looking for without using keywords or information from the email.
It seems that Microsoft also wants the AI technology to suggest replies to emails and recommend changes to documents that you make. It’s not clear if Microsoft will launch these features or if they are just for testing.
Additionally, Microsoft reportedly wants to launch a version of Bing that uses ChatGPT to answer questions you search online. ChatGPT is a system from OpenAI that uses GPT technology. Microsoft wants to use this technology to make Bing more competitive with Google. The new version of Bing could be available as soon as March.
There are still many challenges when using AI technology for writing texts. The biggest problem is accuracy. ChatGPT sometimes gives users incorrect information, but the information seems like fact.
Another big challenge is keeping information private. Microsoft will have to make sure that users’ information is not accidently shared by the AI.
Vocabulary
- It has been reported that – someone said; it was written that; information was shared; it seems that
- Artificial intelligence (AI) – human intelligence in a machine. See more here.
- According to – as ‘someone’ said; as stated by ‘someone’; in the opinion of ‘someone’
- Version – a copy of something that has been changed so it’s a little different; something a little different from others of the same type
- Apparently – it seems; based on the appearance of things; as far as one knows; supposedly;
- Autocomplete – a software feature that predicts/guesses which words the user is typing and finishes writing the word or sentence
- Keyword – an important word or phrase about a subject;
- Launch – start selling something; introduce a new product; to start using a new thing
- Additionally – also; moreover; in addition; furthermore; plus
- Competitive – able to compete at the same level; eager to do better than others in an activity; to try to make or do something as good as or better than someone else
- Challenge – problem; obstacle; something that needs a lot of work in order to be done successfully,
- Text – written or printed material; the written words in a book, magazine, etc., not the pictures;
- Accuracy – correctness; the fact of being correct and without any mistakes
- Accidently – by mistake; in an accidental or unintended manner; wrongly
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Discussion Questions
- What are the major challenges of using AI technology for writing texts? Do you trust AI to write for you?
- Do you think Bing could be more competitive with Google if it launches a ChatGPT feature? Why or why not?
- In your opinion, is GPT technology a good match for Microsoft products like Outlook and Word?
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