The Circuit with Emily Chang Microsoft & OpenAI CEOs: Dawn of the AI Wars
Aug 18, 2023
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella discusses the impact of AI on search competition, comparing it to the web browser or iPhone. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman talks about his company, its ambitions, and the latest on ChatGPT. They discuss AI as a copilot and its transformative impact on business, the significance of AI and its potential impact on society, advancements in AI models like GPT-4, AI's impact on jobs and the need for reskilling, and the potential for startups in the AI industry.
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Nadella's AI Usage
- Satya Nadella uses AI chatbots for various tasks, from checking ferry schedules to in-depth research.
- He finds the ability to stay focused on a topic and go deep very habit-forming.
Autopilot to Copilot
- Existing AI products often operate as "autopilots," influencing our attention without direct control.
- The new generation of AI allows a shift to "copilot" mode, offering more human agency.
Transformative Business Chat
- Business chat will be transformative by allowing natural language queries of company data.
- Users can easily access and summarize customer information and relevant documents.