The new Microsoft Copilot aims to become your best virtual friend.
In the latest episode of The Vergecast, the new Copilot tool from Microsoft, projections about the future of the web, and the merger between DirecTV and Dish are discussed.
Microsoft has made a significant shift in the design of its new Copilot, moving away from its corporate aesthetic and its more Bing-associated side, aiming to provide a warmer and friendlier experience. This change reflects an effort to redefine the role of artificial intelligence assistants, which are no longer limited to being work tools but aspire to become closer companions.
In the latest episode of the podcast, the future of artificial intelligence and its ability to operate applications and devices on behalf of users is discussed, although current technologies in this area still seem incomplete. As these assistants become more accessible and user-friendly, the question arises whether the focus on efficiency and productivity is truly what users desire.
Additionally, OpenAI has raised $6.6 billion and now faces the challenge of demonstrating that it can effectively utilize this investment.
In the gadget news segment, various topics are presented, from students developing facial recognition systems in smart glasses to Sonos's plans to recover after issues with its app. The future of WordPress is also mentioned, as it currently seems to be in a phase of significant transformation.
In a quick summary, tribute is paid to Alex Cranz, a colleague and friend of the team, while addressing the remarkable story behind the merger between Dish and DirecTV, as well as Nintendo's ongoing struggle against emulators and a new Google app for managing headphones.
