Microsoft is supercharging Windows with AI

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Welcome to another blazing edition of the Neural Frontier. It’s been a pretty promising week on the AI side of things, and as expected, we’re here to share all the juicy details.

Hold on tight as we explore how AI is turning into every hiring manager's worst nightmare. Yep, you heard it right! Plus, we'll uncover Microsoft's AI-powered plans for Windows that will leave you in awe. And if that's not enough, get ready to be tantalized by the promise of AI-powered robots taking over the scene.

But wait, there's more! We've handpicked a bunch of mind-blowing AI tools that are specifically designed to streamline and simplify your unique workflow processes. Say goodbye to the days of struggling and hello to efficiency like never before.

In this issue, we’ve got:

💡 Microsoft rolls out plans to supercharge Windows with AI.

🤯  The first AI-powered robots are closer than you think.

🤖 This new AI tool can help you ace interviews!

🧙 A content writer, an agency, and an AI tool walk into a bar.  

⚡ The Neural Frontier’s weekly picks: 3 AI tools you should be using.

💡 Microsoft rolls out plans to supercharge Windows with AI

As the world at large pivots to large-scale AI integration, Microsoft has shown yet again why they remain at the forefront of AI-centric technological advancements. Recently, the tech giant announced plans to bring centralized AI assistance to PCs at large. Yep, you guessed it. The heavily speculated Windows Copilot is finally here!

Alongside Bing Chat, as well as other integrations, Microsoft plans to revitalize the way users interact with their computers. Thus, opening up possibilities for improved productivity and streamlined operational processes. From planning a trip to see your relatives in Maldives to refining an email or text, Windows Copilot promises to deliver an all-in-one experience.

As explained by Panos Panay, Chief Product Officer, Windows and Devices, “AI is the defining technology of our time, and developers are at the forefront of this transformation. With the right tools, we can empower developers and our shared customers to shape the future and leave their mark on the world.”

🤯 The first AI-powered robots are closer than you think.

Relax! No one—or AI—is taking your job…yet 😉. A couple of days ago, California-based AI startup, Figure, completed its first external funding round, raising about $70 million.

Powered by Parkway Venture Capital, alongside a $20 million investment from the founder and CEO, Brett Adcock, Figure plans to use this cash injection to foster the development of the company’s premier autonomous humanoid—yep, its AI-powered robot.

The company’s overall goal is to develop many general-purpose robots that could be implemented in various environments and use cases. Adcock expressed this ideology elegantly.

In his words, “We believe general-purpose humanoid robots have far more potential than single-purpose robots. The deployment into the workforce can help address labor shortages and over time lead the way in eliminating the need for unsafe and undesirable jobs.”

🤖 This new AI tool can help you ace interviews! 

With the release of Ecoute, a transcription tool capable of providing real-time transcripts of multiple audio sources. Now, that’s pretty basic. So, what exactly does this tool do differently that makes hiring managers so uneasy?

Well, not only is it capable of transcribing both sides of a live conversation, but it can also generate responses for the user to say, leveraging OpenAI’s GPT 3.5.

Think of it as your AI-powered wingman for live interviews. But, as with most AI tools, this one isn’t foolproof either. Further, it requires a bit of technical expertise to utilize. So I wouldn’t advise you to use this for your next job interview—though it’s worth experimenting 😏.

Ultimately, the existence of such a tool shows that AI is truly pushing the boundaries of what we thought possible. And although the tool isn’t perfect, we can’t wait to see what future updates bring to the table.

🧙 A content writer, an agency, and an AI tool walk into a bar.

For your entertainment, this week, take a look at this post by Brooklin Nash, cofounder of Beam Content, which has been making rounds in the content and AI spaces.

He gave a generative AI tool, a content agency, and one of his in-house writers the same prompt, “How to leverage your internal SMEs for better content.” But, the results may surprise you, and you’d probably not guess who—or what—wrote what. Up for a challenge? Have at it!

Wanna see if your guess was right? Check out the answers in this thread.

⚡ The Neural Frontier’s weekly picks: 3 AI tools you should be using.

We’re back again with a lineup of stellar AI-powered tools to get those creative juices flowing and maximize productivity. So, whether you are a productivity buff or just trying to stay ahead of the AI curve, feel free to dive in!

1. 📃Checklist.gg: With a novelty promise to “Finally, get things right,” Checklist.gg presents itself as an all-in-one solution for businesses looking to organize workflow processes. Driven by GPT-3, this tool allows organizations to create checklists, SOPs, and unique workflows, based on user prompts.

2. 🧙Boolv: Positioning itself as an all-around content toolkit, Boolv has taken the market by storm with its AI-powered content tools. From a content paraphraser to a background removal tool and a video enhancer, Boolv is truly a must-have for content buffs looking to leverage the power of AI.

3. 💡KaryaHunt: Driven by the analytical powerhouse, GPT-4, KaryaHunt touts itself as one of the best AI-powered job search companions on the market. From crafting personalized cover letters and cold emails to top-tier job tracking, most users agree that KaryaHunt lives up to the hype.

And there you have it! All the sizzling updates in the world of AI this week at your doorstep. Remember, we urge you to join us as we continue pushing boundaries and discover the endless possibilities that await us in the Neural Frontier.

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