On the occasion of an annual Microsoft event, the Build conference for developers, many new features were presented.
During this event of international scope, five announcements particularly marked the spirits. Without this being a huge surprise, these are novelties related to artificial intelligence.
Bing integration in ChatGPT
Since ChatGPT is available to the general public, while many users are convinced of the new possibilities that are opening up thanks to this technology, it is clear that access to the web was however lacking. ChatGPT was indeed only able to provide information gleaned until 2021. This feature is now a thing of the past: by recalling its partnership with OpenAI, Microsoft reaffirms its vision of the future with regard to ChatGPT technology. . The integration of Bing, Microsoft’s search engine, into ChatGPT is a game-changer and opens up a whole new field of possibilities. Already available to users who pay a subscription, the functionality should soon be extended for all.
Bing Chat compatibility with plugins
Launched in February 2023, Bing Chat leverages OpenAI technology by bringing a chatbot directly into Bing. Concretely, the online tool makes it possible to carry out research by conversing with the chatbot rather than entering queries, as one would do in the traditional way. Developers thus have access to a new platform allowing the creation of plug-ins compatible with ChatGPT, Bing, Dynamics 365 Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot and Windows Copilot. Already existing for the premium version of ChatGPT, other extensions should emerge on Bing, such as Expedia, Kayak or TripAdvisor.
An AI assistant integrated into Windows 11
As you will have understood, the firm led by Satya Nadella is fully committed to the development of the artificial intelligence industry. Windows, the operating system used by 3/4 of the world’s population (2022), will host its own AI assistant in its interface. Windows Copilot will be able to help the user to perform tasks that would require several actions more quickly. For example, it should be possible to text the assistant to activate dark mode or set up settings to increase concentration at a given time. According to Panos Panay, product manager at Microsoft, Windows would have become the pioneering PC platform because of these new implementations. This centralized virtual assistance approach would allow users to focus on their core tasks rather than spending energy and time running certain software.
Cloud Backup and Restore for Windows 11
Another novelty, far from announcements related to artificial intelligence, seems to be welcomed with open arms. As with smartphones whose entire dataset can be backed up to the cloud and re-imported to a new device, Windows 11 should soon follow the same concept. The user will thus be able to download their data and settings via a remote storage solution. We can imagine a functionality close to “Restore my applications with the Cloud” that we currently find on mobile systems.
Windows 11 catches up with ARM
The competition was actually a few steps ahead of Microsoft, notably Apple and its ARM-based MacBooks. Although having experienced some slowness in ARM support with Windows 11, recent announcements suggest that Microsoft wants to catch up. With announced support for Visual Studio, Node 20 and Unity Player, Microsoft is opening the door for developers to new compatible devices.
Source : Windows Central
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