The company acknowledged that Copilot could be vulnerable to misinformation and disinformation, and has therefore incorporated tools like citations and Content Credentials to help users verify the content. The panelists also acknowledged that generative tools like Copilot could significantly change the job landscape, but insisted that all features go through rigorous ethical analysis, impact analysis, and risk mitigation.
Key takeaways:
- Microsoft has set the release date for its AI-powered Copilot feature, which can create blog posts, images, and emails based on user prompts.
- Despite laying off the team dedicated to responsible AI principles six months ago, Microsoft executives insist that responsible AI is still a priority and that Copilot is not intended to replace human jobs.
- Microsoft acknowledges that Copilot may be vulnerable to misinformation and disinformation, but has incorporated tools like citations and Content Credentials to help users verify content.
- While the company reassures that the human factor remains important, it also acknowledges that generative tools like Copilot could significantly change the landscape of viable careers.