Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 05/22 – Humane Already To The Deadpool?
May 22, 2024
Microsoft Build unveiled AI breakthroughs, introducing Copilot agents for task automation. The struggling startup Humane may be heading for a sale at a lofty valuation. Google and Amazon are ramping up AI in advertising and voice tech, shaping future user experiences. Innovative reversals at Anthropic seek to decode the mysterious behaviors of large language models, uncovering potential biases and risks. Plus, excitement brews around AI features for products like Xbox and Alexa as the tech landscape evolves.
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Microsoft's AI Agents
- Microsoft is building custom co-pilot AI agents to automate tasks like virtual employees.
- These AI agents will proactively monitor emails and automate data entry, evolving from assistants to workers.
Humane's Sale
- Humane, founded by ex-Apple employees, is reportedly seeking a buyer after a difficult AI pin launch.
- They aim for a high valuation despite market skepticism and the inherent challenges of hardware.
Alexa's AI Upgrade
- Amazon plans to upgrade Alexa with generative AI, potentially charging a monthly subscription.
- This reflects a shift where the AI model itself becomes a consumer product, not just a developer tool.