This session discusses the transformative wave of AI, with a focus on the concept of AI as a ‘CoPilot’ to assist rather than replace human workers. Microsoft’s Charles Morris emphasises AI as a collaborator that enhances productivity by handling cognitively demanding but not necessarily complex tasks, freeing up human workers to focus on more nuanced activities.

The idea is to integrate AI into workflows to make jobs easier and facilitate better collaboration. The video below highlights the significant advancements in AI, drawing parallels to the mobile revolution in terms of impact.

Microsoft’s Team CoPilot is introduced, showcasing how the AI tool can assist in meetings, chats, and project management to improve team collaboration. The evolution of AI interfaces from basic chatbots to dynamic, user-driven UIs is discussed, with a view towards future developments.

The rapid advancements in AI models, cost reductions, and the increasing adoption rate in various sectors, especially financial services, are also covered. The overarching theme is the empowerment of users and the design of AI tools to enhance job performance and collaboration.

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