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Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott on how AI and art will coexist in the future
Oct 3, 2023
Kevin Scott, Microsoft's CTO and EVP of AI, shares insights on the synergy between technology and culture. He discusses the evolution of Bing and Microsoft's pursuit of AI innovation while contemplating whether AI can truly replicate creativity. Despite AI's advancements, Kevin argues it remains ineffective at creating authentic art, emphasizing human creativity's irreplaceable value. He also tackles the complexities of copyright in the age of AI, advocating for fair compensation for creators as technology reshapes content generation.
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Quick takeaways
- Microsoft sees Bing as a competitive search engine and aims to create a fair marketplace for big and small companies alike.
- The future of AI-powered search will involve a balance between AI-generated and human-created content, while ensuring a fair economic engine for content creators.
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AI Integration and Market Share Gains in Bing
The integration of AI into Bing has led to market share gains, with small but noticeable increases in usage. Microsoft continues to improve Bing through experimentation and feedback, with recent enhancements such as Dolly three integration into Bing chat. These advancements also benefit the other copilot products and the growing API business, which have seen positive growth.
