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Microsoft recently updated its 365 Copilot with new features, including AI-powered enterprise search, a reasoning agent, and a new Copilot store. Some users have access to these features now, while others may need to wait until May. The AI-powered enterprise search is a particular highlight. Microsoft states that Copilot search combines search with the power of AI to deliver more relevant and context-aware search results. This is from the Vice President of Microsoft's design and research department.

Against the backdrop of rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, research and applications of AI large models are booming. Recent developments from various companies and institutions in this field have garnered significant attention. Firstly, Nvidia's price-to-earnings ratio before the launch of ChatGPT attracted considerable attention on Wall Street, with experts suggesting this might foreshadow a repeat of Apple's success story in 2008. Meanwhile, Yu Feng, CIO of Guotai Junan Securities, stated that the rise of AI large models will propel the securities industry into an era of "intelligent cognition".

At the recent Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE World conference in Houston, Boston Dynamics founder Marc Raibert revealed in an interview that his AI Institute has purchased robots from Chinese robotics company Unitree for capability testing. Raibert stated that despite Unitree being a competitor, he believes purchasing these robots to understand their capabilities is beneficial.

Microsoft has announced that it will integrate AI-driven Office features into its Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscriptions, along with a corresponding price increase. Previously, users wishing to access Copilot in Office applications like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint had to pay an additional monthly fee of $20 for the Copilot Pro subscription; now this AI feature will be included at a price of $3 per month.

Recently, Boston Dynamics' robot dog Spot received a significant software update that greatly enhances its ability to navigate complex environments. Although Spot can 'see' the world around it through a 3D vision system, it previously struggled to comprehend obstacles in its surroundings. To address this, the development team introduced a foundation model of artificial intelligence, enabling Spot to recognize and avoid various hazards. With this update, Spot can effectively identify wires, ladders, and rolling objects.

Recently, there has been a craze for 'dog-keeping' on Douyin and Xiaohongshu, but these 'dogs' are not traditional pets; they are an enticing robot dog. Many families are sharing videos of walking their 'dogs' on social platforms, as if showcasing their 'new favorite.' What does this phenomenon actually signify? In the year 2024, known as the 'year of embodied intelligence,' humanoid robots are finally beginning to showcase their 'intelligence' thanks to continuous technological advancements. When mentioning humanoid robots, we cannot help but refer to some star products, such as F.

DingTalk has officially launched the '365 Membership' service, aimed at providing individual users with a range of AI tools and features to enhance work efficiency and creativity. This membership service includes over 10 popular features, such as DingTalk AI Search, Personal AI Assistant, and Personal Certification. Users can subscribe for 19 RMB/month or 169 RMB/year via DingTalk version 7.6.16 and above.

The 2024 Paris Olympics will soon see the comprehensive application of artificial intelligence technology, making this sports event an important platform for technological innovation. IOC President Thomas Bach stated that AI will play a key role in various areas, including protecting athletes from cyber threats, enhancing broadcasting experiences, and optimizing energy management.

Generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) is expected to impact 90% of jobs in the United States, with the deployment of gen AI likely leading to significant changes in half of the jobs, affecting around 9% of workers. The widespread adoption of gen AI will impact not only manual and routine knowledge work but also higher-level knowledge work. Cognizant emphasizes the importance of strategic retraining and has launched the Synapse program aimed at redefining technology education and workforce development.

British Petroleum (BP) announced its initiative to enhance global employee experience through Copilot for Microsoft 365. BP plans to roll out this technology to a majority of its global workforce beginning in early 2024. Copilot for Microsoft 365 utilizes artificial intelligence and natural language processing to automate a variety of daily tasks, helping employees boost productivity, develop skills, enhance business performance, and support innovation. This is a significant step in BP's digital transformation, empowering employees to achieve greater innovation and solutions.

Microsoft has launched the general version of Microsoft 365 Copilot, which can be integrated into products like Microsoft Teams and Outlook. Enterprise users need to have at least 300 users and will be charged $30 per user per month for this service. Microsoft 365 Copilot can personalize experiences by leveraging Microsoft Graph, Microsoft 365 applications, and web data. Microsoft also plans to directly integrate Copilot features into Windows.

Boston Dynamics has launched the latest generation of its robot dog, Spot, equipped with chatbot technology. Spot can provide tour guide services with a British accent and is accurately trained to respond. Utilizing open-source large language models like ChatGPT, Spot offers a new interactive experience, capable of answering environmental questions and possessing visual question-and-answer abilities. Boston Dynamics aims to further explore the integration of AI with robotics technology.

Boston Dynamics has developed a talking and tour guide robot dog by combining ChatGPT with a physical robot. The robot dog demonstrates self-decision-making abilities, responds to inquiries, and actively interacts with people. This innovation opens up new avenues for the practical application of large language models. Boston Dynamics plans to continue optimizing this product and expanding its applications. This technology has sparked a novel phenomenon in the field of AI for robot dogs.

Microsoft has announced that the first batch of Australian customers is eligible for the Microsoft 365 (M365) Copilot early access program. M365 Copilot is a powerful generative AI service that combines large language models with Microsoft 365 organizational data to enhance productivity. The Australian financial services sector sees great potential in generative AI, expecting to realize economic value by 2030. The energy, utilities, and construction sectors are beginning to pilot generative AI to improve work efficiency. Microsoft's Copilot is established.