Tag: microsoft
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OpenAI Releases GPT-4, a Multimodal AI that it Claims is State-Of-The-Art
OpenAI has released a powerful new image- and text-understanding AI model, GPT-4, that the company calls “the latest milestone in its effort in scaling up deep learning.” GPT-4 is available today to OpenAI’s paying users via ChatGPT Plus (with a usage cap), and developers can sign up on a waitlist to access the API. Pricing…
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Microsoft to Invest $10 Billion in OpenAI, ChatGPT
Microsoft has announced a multi-year, multibillion dollar investment in artificial intelligence (AI) as it extends its partnership with OpenAI. OpenAI is the creator of popular image generation tool Dall-E and the chatbot ChatGPT. In 2019 Microsoft invested $1bn (£808m) in the company, founded by Elon Musk and tech investor Sam Altman. The Windows and Xbox…
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Just In: Microsoft to Boost Small-Midsize Businesses with New Working Tool
Microsoft Corporation has announced the first-ever stand-alone offering of Microsoft Teams, a working tool specifically designed for small-midsize businesses (SMBs), called Teams Essentials. In a statement issued by the tech company, it said: “We all know the shift to remote and hybrid work has presented ample challenges for companies of all sizes, but the unique…
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Microsoft overtakes Apple to become World’s most Valuable Company
Microsoft has overtaken Apple in market cap value for the first time in eight years. Microsoft briefly reached a market cap value of $812.93 billion, followed by Apple at a market cap of $812.60 billion. It made Microsoft the world’s most valuable company, even if it was only a temporary title. Microsoft and Apple are…
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Microsoft Partners Nigerian Government to Accelerate Digital Transformation
In a joint announcement with the Government of Nigeria, Microsoft has detailed several projects aimed at intensifying the nation’s move to become a more digital economy. After extensive consultations with the government, Microsoft identified three key pillars that will help to build strong foundations for a digital economy in Nigeria: connectivity, skilling and digital transformation.…