It’s time for Bits & Bytes…
… where we bring you news, innovations, and thought-provoking insights from AI, IT, and beyond. In this week’s newsletter we’re looking at:
- Microsoft’s AI Agents Supercharge Fortune 500 Efficiency.
- Meta’s Facial Recognition Fights Scammers.
- Anthropic’s AI Takes Over Your PC.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
🤖 Microsoft’s Smart Agents Drive Big Gains
Microsoft continues to push the boundaries of AI in the workplace with the expansion of autonomous agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot, impacting over 60% of the Fortune 500 companies with notable cost savings and productivity boosts. Lumen Technologies, projects $50 million in annual savings, while Honeywell’s productivity enhancements are comparable to hiring 187 full-time employees.
The latest updates include the launch of Copilot Studio’s public preview, allowing users to develop their own autonomous agents, and the introduction of ten new agents in Dynamics 365 designed to refine operations across sales, services, finance, and supply chains. These agents are set to automate complex business processes, enhance efficiency, and reshape how teams function in dynamic business environments.
TL;DR
- TCopilot Studio’s public preview enables creation of autonomous agents.
- Ten new Dynamics 365 agents launched to optimize business processes.
- Lumen Technologies projects $50M annual savings with these agents.
TECH HEADLINES FROM ACROSS THE WEB
🛡️ Meta’s New Scam Shield
Meta is ramping up its scam protection using advanced facial recognition to identify fraudulent ads on Facebook and Instagram. By comparing ad images to celebrities’ profile photos, the system weeds out scams, enhancing user trust and safety. This initiative is a key part of Meta’s strategy to tackle the widespread issue of online scams.
⚡️ Anthropic’s New AI Can Control Your PC
Anthropic’s new AI, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, can now operate your PC, handling tasks from coding to trip planning via your apps and websites. While it showcases impressive capabilities, Claude does face challenges in task accuracy and reliability. Anthropic views these early releases as crucial steps toward evolving safer, more refined AI agents.
🔧 Windows 10 Gets a Makeover with New Update
Microsoft’s latest KB5045594 update for Windows 10 brings crucial fixes and a sleek redesign of the Start Menu aimed at enhancing user experience. This optional update, available for preview, addresses issues with multi-function printers and introduces a new account manager in the Start Menu, making it easier to view and manage account settings.
TECH FOR GOOD
GE HealthCare is taking a bold step into the future of oncology care with CareIntellect for Oncology, a groundbreaking cloud-based application powered by generative AI. With just a few clicks, clinicians can now quickly assess disease progression and identify any deviations from the treatment plan.
By summarizing complex clinical notes and reports, CareIntellect empowers healthcare providers to make faster, more proactive decisions, ensuring patients receive timely and tailored care.Launching next year, the application will initially focus on prostate and breast cancer, with Tampa General Hospital and UT Southwestern Medical Center serving as early adopters.
