Microsoft's recent update to the Copilot sidebar in Edge has faced user backlash due to lost features and perceived quality decline. The company has acknowledged the feedback and is working on improvements, including restoring chat history and PDF analysis, enhancing response quality, and expanding document analysis. Microsoft aims for consistency across platforms and promises future updates, highlighting the challenges of rapidly developing AI tools while maintaining user satisfaction.
A teenager in Florida formed an inappropriate attachment to an AI chatbot on a role-playing app, raising concerns about AI companions for vulnerable users, especially young people.
Apple's iOS 18.2 public beta introduces new AI features for select iPhones and iPads: 1. Image Playground: Text-to-image tool 2. Genmoji: Custom emoji creator 3. Visual intelligence tool: Image analysis feature 4. Siri with ChatGPT integration The beta is available for recent high-end devices, with full release expected in December.
Microsoft has introduced an AI chatbot for Xbox support and is rolling out AI-powered natural language search for the Xbox dashboard. The search will understand descriptive phrases, misspellings and acronyms. These AI features reflect Microsoft's cautious approach to AI integration in Xbox.
Microsoft has introduced AI-powered themes called 'Themes by Copilot' for Outlook, available to Copilot Pro or business licence holders. The themes work across all Outlook platforms and can be based on weather or locations with dynamic updates. Non-AI themes are also available for users without Copilot licences.
