Economist Podcasts Windows of opportunity: Microsoft’s AI push
Oct 6, 2023
Guy Scriven, The Economist's U.S. technology correspondent, shares insights into Microsoft's ambitious AI strategy, highlighting its potential to reclaim tech dominance under Satya Nadella. Rosie Bloor, the International China correspondent, discusses the Women's Tennis Association's controversial stance on the Peng Shuai case and the implications for sports ethics. They also touch on the emotional fallout from the destruction of an ancient tree in Britain, symbolizing community loss and cultural significance.
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Microsoft's AI Ambition
- Microsoft, once the world's biggest company, lost its lead to Apple.
- It aims to reclaim the top spot through artificial intelligence (AI).
Microsoft's Strategic Shift
- Microsoft's CEO, Satya Nadella, shifted the company's focus from Windows to cloud computing with Azure.
- Now, he's leading another pivot towards AI, integrating it into their offerings.
Beyond the Paperclip
- Jason Palmer jokingly compares new AI tools to Microsoft's old paperclip assistant.
- Guy Scriven emphasizes that the new co-pilots are far more advanced and sophisticated.