Microsoft Word and Outlook could be getting an AI boost very soon

Date:
Mon, 13 Feb 2023 11:06:27 +0000

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Amid heightened competition. Microsoft is using AI to get its mojo back.

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Microsoft is reportedly drawing up plans to release its Prometheus model - of which OpenAIs GPT large language model forms somewhat of a foundation - into even more of its Microsoft 365 s office software products.

The unnamed source has told The Verge that Prometheus could be making its way into the likes of Microsoft Word , PowerPoint, and Outlook within the next
few weeks.

This follows the companys recent announcement of the reimagined Bing search engine, which some claim was released earlier than planning in order to jump the queue ahead of Googles Bard. Microsoft AI tools

An AI model in the Microsoft Outlook email service could help make search
more usable, while being able to handle more conversational prompts. The companys mail app has long been criticized for its poor performance when it comes to search, especially when compared with rivals such as Gmail.

The benefits for Microsoft Word users could involve something of a writing assistance, be it spelling and grammar or a more advanced tool to help orchestrate the right tone, which could see companies like Grammarly needing to speed up development. Read more

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Microsoft Excel could be next to get an AI boost

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Elsewhere in the Microsoft suite, another AI destined for Excel has already been mentioned by some company researchers. Though it wont be powered by the GPT model, the proprietary tech designed specifically for Excel could help less savvy users create better formulas.

While Microsoft may appear to be rolling out versions of its artificial intelligence in somewhat of a hasty manner, it has had more success than Google, which recently lost a substantial amount of market value following a Bard promo video that displayed factually incorrect information. Microsofts relative success and speed could give it the tools it needs to once again be the go-to environment for businesses and individuals alike. Thinking about changing your email services? Here are the best email providers



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