From Business Today: 2024-05-01 23:37:50

Microsoft’s newly uncovered emails from 2019 highlight concerns about Google’s AI advancements, prompting strategic decisions and investments in OpenAI. Chief Technology Officer Kevin Scott expresses unease over Microsoft lagging behind in machine learning, leading to a $1 billion partnership with OpenAI.

Microsoft swiftly integrates OpenAI’s AI technology into products like Bing and Microsoft 365, gaining a competitive edge over Google. Despite Google launching AI products like Bard and Gemini AI, Microsoft’s collaboration with OpenAI keeps them ahead in the AI landscape.

Emails also reveal Microsoft’s focus on AI domains like reinforcement learning, natural language processing, and BERT. While praising Microsoft’s AI talent, Kevin Scott acknowledges scalability constraints—an issue addressed through the strategic partnership with OpenAI.



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