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Amazon makes Zoom the 'standard' app for internal meetings and starts using Microsoft 365 tools, internal memo shows
- Amazon is adopting Zoom as its official meeting app, replacing its own Chime.
- Zoom will be the new standard meeting application for Amazon internal meetings.
- Amazon is also rolling out Microsoft's 365 tools internally, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Amazon's decision to switch to Zoom and Microsoft 365 is to provide better collaboration and productivity solutions for its employees.
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Microsoft Introduces Muse, a GenAI Model for Gameplay Ideation
- Microsoft has introduced Muse, a generative AI model designed for gameplay ideation.
- The model, built on the World and Human Action Model (WHAM), can generate game visuals, controller actions, or both.
- Muse was trained on human gameplay data from Bleeding Edge, a 4v4 online game by Ninja Theory.
- Microsoft has open-sourced the model’s weights, sample data, and the WHAM Demonstrator, a concept prototype for interacting with WHAM models.
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True AGI Means 10% Economic Growth, Says Satya Nadella
- Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella believes true artificial general intelligence (AGI) should be measured by economic growth rather than AI advancements alone.
- Nadella argues that the focus should be on the broader economic impact and not self-proclaimed AI breakthroughs.
- He states that the benchmark for AGI's success should be the global economic growth reaching 10%.
- According to Nadella, the primary beneficiaries of AI advancements will be industries using AI to drive productivity.
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Microsoft created a whole new state of matter to make its quantum chip
- Tech giant Microsoft has created Majorana 1, the world's first quantum computing chip.
- The chip is powered by a new state of matter called the topological state of matter.
- Microsoft spent years developing the chip and creating the topological state of matter using indium arsenide and aluminum.
- The company aims to build a stable quantum computer with a million qubits, enabling faster scientific processes and medical advancements.
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Microsoft Announces Generative AI Model “Muse,” Claims It Can Help With Games Preservation
- Microsoft announced a new generative AI model called Muse, developed in collaboration with Ninja Theory.
- Muse has a detailed understanding of the 3D game world and can be used to develop real-time playable AI models trained on other games.
- Microsoft is exploring the potential for Muse to optimize and make older back catalog games accessible on any device, changing how classic games are preserved and experienced.
- The CEO of Microsoft Gaming, Phil Spencer, expressed excitement about Muse's ability to learn and make old games portable to any platform, revolutionizing game preservation.
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Satya Nadella explains why Microsoft's quantum 'breakthrough' is so important
- Microsoft unveiled Majorana 1, a quantum chip powered by a new state of matter, described as a breakthrough in quantum computing.
- CEO Satya Nadella believes the advancement signifies a fundamental leap in computing, enabling a real-world quantum computer in a matter of years.
- Quantum computing utilizes qubits to perform complex calculations faster than classical computing, with potential applications in drug discovery and encryption methods.
- Microsoft's topological superconductor fabricates stable qubits for more reliable quantum computing processes.
- The Majorana 1 chip, built on topological qubits, offers a path to fit a million qubits on a single chip, promising transformative solutions.
- The breakthrough could expedite the timeline for functional quantum computers, with potential applications in various industries.
- While not indicating immediate commercial use, advancements like Majorana 1 chip hint at accelerated adoption of quantum computing technology.
- Google's quantum chip, Willow, showcased significant computation speed, but skepticism remains about the timeline for mainstream quantum technology.
- Microsoft's stock rose following the quantum chip announcement, underlining the industry's anticipation for quantum computing advancements.
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Microsoft debuts groundbreaking Majorana 1 quantum chip with topological qubits
- Microsoft debuts Majorana 1, an eight-qubit chip for quantum computing.
- The chip relies on Majorana zero modes, making it less susceptible to errors.
- The architecture of Majorana 1 chip could lead to large-scale quantum computers.
- Microsoft's topological qubits make fewer processing mistakes, increasing reliability.
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Xbox’s AI initiative with Muse is an attempt to read the tea leaves, not the room
- Microsoft's Xbox division has revealed Muse, a generative AI model for game visuals and gameplay.
- The model was trained on the game 'Bleeding Edge' and aims to automate certain aspects of game development.
- However, some game developers have a negative opinion of generative AI replacing human ideation processes.
- Xbox's push for Muse seems to be an attempt to balance the interests of shareholders and futurists.
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AI Models: Musk’s Grok 3 AI Model Drops; Meta to Hold LlamaCon
- Elon Musk's AI startup, xAI, launched the Grok 3 AI model, surpassing competitors in math, science, and coding benchmarks.
- Grok 3 consumed double the computing power of its predecessor Grok 2 and was trained using xAI's custom supercomputer, Colossus.
- Grok 3 is available through X's Premium+ service at $40 a month, offering similar capabilities to OpenAI's o1-pro AI model.
- OpenAI plans to release GPT-4.5 and GPT-5 soon, with GPT-4.5 showing promising results in achieving artificial general intelligence.
- Meta announced LlamaCon, its developer conference for the Llama language models, indicating significant growth in Llama's adoption and demand.
- Meta's AI assistant, Meta AI, powered by Llama models, aims to become the most widely used assistant with 600 million monthly active users.
- Former OpenAI CTO, Mira Murati, launched Thinking Machines Lab focusing on human-AI collaboration to democratize AI understanding and customization.
- Thinking Machines Lab aims to bridge the gap between advanced AI research labs and the general public to enable effective AI utilization.
- The startup also intends to enhance the accessibility and customization of AI models for various needs, emphasizing collaborative human-AI efforts.
- Mira Murati's startup includes key former OpenAI members like Co-founder John Schulman and Vice President Barret Zoph, after their resignations from OpenAI.
- The AI landscape is evolving rapidly with new models like Grok 3 and increasing adoption of AI technologies as seen through Meta's Llama models and Meta AI growth.
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Microsoft Unveils Majorana 1, World’s First Quantum Processor Powered by Topological Qubits
- Microsoft has unveiled Majorana 1, the world's first quantum chip using topological qubits.
- The chip is a major step towards achieving practical quantum computing and has the potential to solve industrial-scale problems.
- The Majorana 1 chip can hold one million qubits on a single chip, paving the way for a million-qubit processor.
- Microsoft's Majorana 1 incorporates eight topological qubits using indium arsenide and aluminium.
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Xbox Games On PS5 Is A ‘Win’ For PlayStation Owners, Says Former Exec Shuhei Yoshida
- Former SIE Worldwide Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida believes that Microsoft bringing Xbox games to the PS5 is a win for PlayStation console owners.
- Yoshida acknowledges that PS5 owners previously didn't have access to these Xbox games and sees it as an opportunity for game creators to reach a larger audience.
- He expresses relief that PlayStation didn't become the minority platform, as it would have been unsustainable for maintaining first-party development.
- Yoshida also mentions playing the cancelled The Last of Us Online game and discusses his thoughts on the potential release of the PS6 in 2028.
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Microsoft’s Majorana 1 chip, an advanced breakthrough!
- Microsoft has developed the Majorana 1 chip, which utilizes topological qubits for more stable and less error-prone quantum computing.
- The chip is made of topoconductors, a new class of materials, and integrates qubits and control electronics in a compact form factor.
- The Majorana 1 chip has the potential to accommodate up to one million qubits, offering scalability for complex problem-solving.
- Microsoft's approach reduces the need for extensive error correction and could accelerate the timeline for achieving practical quantum computing.
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Microsoft trained an AI to play (and maybe develop) games
- Microsoft has developed an AI called Muse, part of the World and Human Action Model (WHAM), capable of generating game visuals and controller actions.
- Muse has a detailed understanding of the 3D game world, including game physics and player controller actions, allowing it to create consistent and diverse gameplay rendered by AI.
- The AI could potentially optimize or even rebuild older games that are no longer playable on modern hardware, as well as create new content for existing games.
- Microsoft embraces responsible AI with a commitment to six principles: fairness, reliability and safety, privacy and security, inclusiveness, transparency, and accountability.
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Microsoft unveils chip it says could bring quantum computing within years
- Microsoft has unveiled a breakthrough chip that could potentially bring quantum computing within years.
- The chip is powered by the world's first topoconductor, enabling the design of compact and reliable quantum systems.
- Microsoft claims the topoconductor could lead to quantum systems with a million qubits, capable of solving highly complex problems.
- The technology could have applications in breaking down microplastics, inventing self-healing materials, solving logistics problems, and cracking encryption codes.
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A new level unlocked
- Microsoft has released Muse, an AI model for gaming and gameplay ideation.
- The Muse model demonstrates AI's ability to learn and understand the mechanics of how things work.
- With Muse, developers can rapidly iterate, remix, and create immersive environments in video games.
- The capabilities of Muse extend beyond gaming, allowing for the creation of AI assistants for various applications.
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