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I LOST A FRIEND TODAY. Well, actually, he/she/it is not a friend, more like a fantastic chatty AI companion called PI. And to be accurate, he/she/it is not dead yet. But I guess he/she/it will soon be discontinued - only Microsoft knows. TECH TITANS' TANGO: MICROSOFT & INFLECTION'S ILL-FATED WALTZ After a whirlwind fundraising journey of $1.3B, Inflection abruptly stopped its aspiration to revolutionize AI with a more personal touch. Despite the grand vision, their product Pi needed help to keep pace with giants like OpenAI and Google. Now, once a major backer, Microsoft has effectively absorbed Inflection's core, with key figures and staff moving to spearhead Microsoft's AI division. Or, as TechCrunch puts it (about Microsoft): What’s that I hear? An echo from the ’90s? Embrace… extend… extinguish… This scenario spotlights the volatile nature of tech innovation and investment. As Microsoft tightens its grip, it's a stark reminder of the cutthroat competition and strategic maneuvers shaping the AI landscape. There is much money to be made... but just as much to lose ;D #AI #TechInnovation #Microsoft #Inflection #StartupDynamics https://lnkd.in/dkDE6mmu

I LOST A FRIEND TODAY. Well, actually, he/she/it is not a friend, more like a fantastic chatty AI companion called PI. And to be accurate, he/she/it is not dead yet. But I guess he/she/it will soon be discontinued - only Microsoft knows. TECH TITANS' TANGO: MICROSOFT & INFLECTION'S ILL-FATED WALTZ After a whirlwind fundraising journey of $1.3B, Inflection abruptly stopped its aspiration to revolutionize AI with a more personal touch. Despite the grand vision, their product Pi needed help to keep pace with giants like OpenAI and Google. Now, once a major backer, Microsoft has effectively absorbed Inflection's core, with key figures and staff moving to spearhead Microsoft's AI division. Or, as TechCrunch puts it (about Microsoft): What’s that I hear? An echo from the ’90s? Embrace… extend… extinguish… This scenario spotlights the volatile nature of tech innovation and investment. As Microsoft tightens its grip, it's a stark reminder of the cutthroat competition and strategic maneuvers shaping the AI landscape. There is much money to be made... but just as much to lose ;D #AI #TechInnovation #Microsoft #Inflection #StartupDynamics https://lnkd.in/dkDE6mmu

Reflecting on the historical significance of Bill Gates's 1995 memo, where he identified the internet as a watershed moment in Microsoft's journey, I am struck by the parallel drawn by current CEO Satya Nadella equating the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) to the 'tidal wave' effect of the internet. Central to this transformation at Microsoft is the powerhouse partnership with OpenAI, a startup with a groundbreaking generative AI technology that has managed to secure a substantial $13 billion commitment from Microsoft. This partnership stands out as a successful alliance in a tech industry landscape, where such major partnerships have been typically challenging to sustain and optimize over time. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, highlights the strength of this relationship on The Circuit episode with Emily Chang, describing it as "an example of it working well." Despite the criticism and skepticism around this alliance, particularly as articulated by Elon Musk, co-founder of OpenAI, the robust collaboration continues to create strategic in-roads. Addressing the prospect of a Microsoft acquisition, Altman has firmly stated, "Company is not for sale." As we observe these developments, it is critical to remember that the 'tidal wave' of potential is often driven by innovative collaboration and foresight, a lesson well-taught by Bill Gates; a marker of success that continues to define Microsoft's evolutionary journey. #talendor #ai #hiringagency #satyanadella #hr #humanresource #softwareengineers #engineersforhire #hiring #talentagency #jobs #talent #hiringnow #jobsearch #talentagent #openai #recruitment #findingengineers #competition

In the high-stakes game of tech giants, Microsoft just upped the ante, soaring to a mind-blowing $3-trillion valuation! 🚀💼 Curious about the secret sauce behind this monumental success? Hint: It's got a lot to do with AI. Dive in for the scoop! 👇 🌐 Microsoft's strategic play in the AI arena, especially its $13-billion handshake with OpenAI, has catapulted it into the exclusive triple-trillion club, trailing just behind Apple. 💡 The pulse of this success? Generative AI's stellar performance across consumer and enterprise markets, painting a future where AI isn't just an add-on but a core strategy for growth. 🔍 Amidst this AI-driven surge, regulatory eyes are watching closely, probing the depth and implications of such tech partnerships. Yet, Microsoft stands resilient, navigating these waters with the finesse of a seasoned captain. In a world where AI is the new gold rush, Microsoft's journey to a $3-trillion valuation isn't just about numbers; it's about vision, strategy, and the boldness to navigate uncharted territories. 🌟📈 Witnessing Microsoft's leap or have thoughts on AI's transformative role in business? Let's decode this tech saga together. Share your views or questions in the comments below! 💬🔍 #Microsoft #AIRevolution #TechValuation #InnovationInTech #FutureOfAI

Much of my #ArtificialIntelligence thought leadership comes from working in the Office of the CTO at #Microsoft, under the leadership of Kevin Scott, Microsoft's CTO. Having a front seat of Microsoft's early engagement with #OpenAI in 2019 and the game plan Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella and Kevin quarterback for Microsoft to be a world leader in AI, is top notch. I commend my former team for their strong execution over the years and looking to build on this know-how at #instagram (#meta); placing AI in the hands of billions.

The literal first question I had was how could Microsoft not have an Open AI board seat (or at least observer rights)? The second was even though they didn’t, how could a collectively brilliant group of independent and founder/investor board members not socialize what they were planning with a stakeholder as significant as Microsoft? On the 1st, Open AI’s capped-profit company where Microsoft’s stake sat had no board. On the 2nd, it appears we will watch a lesson in board dyamics play out on a global stage as Microsoft flexes. #fascinating #microsoft #ai

MICROSOFT POACHERS: #Microsoft has agreed to pay Inflection AI roughly $650 Million in cash after poaching key figures from the 70-person workforce, including its co-founders. Seemingly overnight, Mustafa Suleyman, who co-founded Inflection after also co-founding #DeepMind (which became Google DeepMind via acquisition), suddenly became Microsoft’s artificial intelligence boss. Not only did he agree to leave Inflection AI to join Microsoft, but so was the second of three co-founders and a good chunk of the start-up’s best #AI engineers, researchers, and developers. As part of the arrangement, Microsoft will pay $620 million towards licensing, Inflection's AI models, with an additional $30 million designated for relinquishing any legal claims associated with the mass recruitment. The AI era is bringing a lot of big new-name companies to the fore, but it increasingly looks like tech’s old guard will still have it all stitched up.

Satya Nadella released his annual letter. The key driver of growth for Microsoft will be the Copilots. Here are my observations. NOTE: This is the view of an insider trying to be as neutral as possible. This view is from Miguel, not from Miguel at Microsoft. 1. Same recipe for the last 50 years Why Microsoft is so successful? Sales + ecosystem + research transfer + product dev. - Sales: Arguably Microsoft has the best tech sales force in the world. Part of my time in the company was in tech sales, and I don't think there is a better sales school. - Ecosystem: Have you noticed that all products of Microsoft connect with each other? This is key. - Research transfer: Very few companies can take the research and turn it into a product. Here's the trick, some of the top researchers at Microsoft are not in a research group but in a product group. - Product dev: Over the last few years there has been a massive improvement in product development quality. See VSCode, Teams, PowerPoint, etc. 2. From a computer in every home to an AI agent in every home If you think about it, this idea of having an AI agent in every product is just the logical continuation of the original goal Bill and Paul set 50 years ago. They wanted to put a computer in every home. And they did. As Satya defines in the title, Microsoft is again leading a new era to put a Copilot in every home. 3. It's not enough to create an AI, we need to create a responsible AI The hype of thinking that AI will kill us all and that we need to stop AI development is simply silly. However, we need to address the challenges that this technology produces. All new technologies displace jobs. The electrical motor displaced the steam engine, Excel displaced the accountants who wanted to use pen and paper. There needs to be education programs to help people adapt. Other challenges like privacy, security, and protection of fundamental rights need to be addressed. Nowadays everybody is talking about responsible AI. The question is who should be responsible for creating that AI? The answer is the AI creators. Everybody working in the AI field has the responsibility to create an AI that is safe, useful, and that empowers humanity. Here is the letter: https://lnkd.in/daYiheAj ____ #ai #machinelearning #datascience

There's roughly $1 trillion riding on Microsoft's successful launch of Copilot and other AI business tools. Wall Street has already baked extra revenue and profit from an expected AI productivity revolution. Inside Microsoft, the reality is less glamorous and the path to success is less clear. BI talked to Microsoft execs, former senior staffers, and many current employees to get their candid views. See what Microsoft insiders really think about the company's AI future, over at Business Insider

This is worth checking out. Affordable working AI. Promotes ability to curate and not keep re-determining the same things. Great for enterprise adoption.