JCBCJan 23, 2023
Will Oremus

Microsoft just confirmed a "multiyear, multibillion-dollar investment" in OpenAI, maker of ChatGPT and DALL-E 2.

I wrote about how Microsoft could bring ChatGPT to the workplace, why Big Tech is playing catchup on the latest AI tools, and the substantial risks involved. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/01/21/microsoft-office-chatgpt-openai/

Microsoft’s big bet on AI could bring ChatGPT to the masses

Buzzy AI tools like ChatGPT could be coming soon to a workplace near you, as Microsoft makes a big bet on artificial intelligence.

The Washington Post
Jan 23, 2023 at 3:32pmWeb
Show threadhammancheezJan 23, 2023
@willoremus they're gonna make a new Clippy that writes essays for middle schoolers
Show threadWill OremusJan 23, 2023
@hammancheez yes
Show threadGabriele PollaraJan 23, 2023

@willoremus smart move for them - opportunity to jump ahead on this next bend in the curve of search & productivity.

TBH Google probably there already without needing to partner with OpenAI...

Show threadIndian NAFO-Twitter refugeeJan 23, 2023
@willoremus Scary.