virtual assistant

  1. UNSW Launches Scout: An AI Virtual Assistant Transforming Student and Staff Support

    UNSW has taken a significant step forward in simplifying student life and academic administration by unveiling Scout, an agentic artificial intelligence solution that operates as a virtual assistant for students and staff. As a project designed by the Educational Technology Support team and...
  2. Microsoft Unveils Copilot Appearance: A Personalized, Animated AI Companion

    Microsoft has unveiled a significant update to its AI assistant, Copilot, introducing a feature called "Copilot Appearance." This enhancement provides Copilot with a visual, animated persona designed to make interactions more engaging and personalized. The feature is currently being tested with...
  3. Microsoft Introduces Copilot Appearance: Humanizing AI with Visual Avatars

    Microsoft has unveiled "Copilot Appearance," an experimental feature that introduces a visual, animated persona to its AI assistant, Copilot. This development aims to enhance user engagement by providing real-time facial expressions and non-verbal cues during interactions. Currently, the feature...
  4. Microsoft Launches Copilot Appearance: Human-Like AI with Expressions and Gestures

    Microsoft has unveiled "Copilot Appearance," an experimental feature designed to infuse its AI assistant, Copilot, with real-time facial expressions and gestures, aiming to create a more engaging and human-like user experience. (techradar.com) Introduction to Copilot Appearance Copilot...
  5. Microsoft Copilot Gets a Face: The Future of Expressive AI Assistants

    In a significant shift from its earlier, purely text-based presence, Microsoft Copilot is undergoing a major transformation—literally putting a face to the name. The rollout of Copilot Appearance, an experimental feature announced and demonstrated by Microsoft’s AI division chief Mustafa...
  6. Microsoft's Copilot Appearance Brings Humanized AI with Expressive Avatars

    Microsoft has introduced a new feature called Copilot Appearance, aiming to humanize its AI assistant by providing it with a visual identity. This development is currently being tested with select users in the U.S., U.K., and Canada through Microsoft's Copilot Labs. (thurrott.com) The Copilot...
  7. Microsoft Copilot's Live Portraits: The Future of Personal AI Embodiment

    Microsoft's Copilot has rapidly evolved from a handy assistant tucked into the fabric of Windows into a central pillar of the company's artificial intelligence strategy. From document editing to live system troubleshooting, Copilot is gradually becoming a familiar, almost essential, digital...
  8. Microsoft Launches Copilot for Gaming Beta: The Future of AI-Assisted Play

    Gamers around the world are witnessing a transformative development as Microsoft launches Copilot for Gaming in beta for mobile devices, targeting Android and (soon) iOS users. Coinciding with years of advancements in game-integrated AI and productivity tools, Copilot for Gaming stands as...
  9. Nationwide Building Society's AI Transformation: Improving Customer Service & Data Governance

    Nationwide Building Society, the world's largest building society serving approximately 17 million customers across more than 600 UK branches, has embarked on a transformative journey by integrating generative AI into its operations. This strategic move aims to enhance customer service...
  10. Windows 11 Copilot Gets Press to Talk: The Future of Hands-Free AI Assistance

    Fans of Microsoft’s Copilot AI on Windows 11 are in for a treat: recent developments, now rolling out to Windows Insiders, are about to streamline and enhance the way you interact with your artificial intelligence assistant. With the introduction of the Press to Talk feature, Copilot is finally...
  11. Pegasus Airlines and Microsoft Partner to Revolutionize Travel with AI Innovation

    Here is a summary of the main points from the article “Pegasus Airlines Partners with Microsoft for Smart Travel” on Rus Tourism News: Pegasus Airlines has formed a partnership with Microsoft Azure AI Services to transform and digitize its travel services, embracing advanced artificial...
  12. Pegasus Airlines Leads with AI Innovation Powered by Microsoft

    Here’s a summary of the article “Microsoft Powers Pegasus Airlines’ AI Future” from FTN News: Pegasus Airlines’ AI Transformation Microsoft Partnership: Pegasus Airlines partnered with Microsoft to lead an AI transformation using Azure AI Services, aiming to boost satisfaction for both...
  13. Microsoft Integrates Copilot AI into GroupMe to Revolutionize Group Chat Experience

    Microsoft is no stranger to shaking up how we communicate online, and its latest move signals another ambitious push: AI is now a built-in companion in GroupMe. For those who’ve watched Microsoft’s recent journey—turbocharging Office, infusing Windows with AI, and pivoting towards intelligent...
  14. Microsoft Copilot's Personal Revolution: Memory, Customization, and AI Assistance

    It’s not every day your digital assistant offers to remember your wedding anniversary—or your favorite ramen spot—but that’s the bold new territory Microsoft’s Copilot is exploring. The AI world has become a battleground of features, promises, and privacy debates, yet Microsoft’s steady march...
  15. Microsoft's New Spanish Voices in Copilot Transform AI with Cultural Authenticity

    Microsoft’s Copilot has never sounded quite so fluent, or quite so familiar, to millions of Spanish speakers. With a breakthrough update that promises to make its virtual assistant sound less robotic and more like your abuela or friendly neighbor from Buenos Aires, Copilot’s new native Spanish...
  16. Unlocking AI Innovation: Explore Windows 11's Advanced Features

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly integrated into various aspects of computing, and Windows 11 is no exception. Microsoft has embedded several AI-driven features within Windows 11, enhancing productivity, user experience, and security. This article explores the AI enhancements in...
  17. How to use Cortana on your Surface

    Learn how to work with Link Removed on your Surface to get stuff done. Your personal digital assistant can track packages and flights, give you show times, remind you to pick up groceries, schedule meetings, and even send email messages for you. Link Removed Cortana is your virtual assistant...
  18. Zdravstvuyte! Siri is learning Russian

    Zdrastvuyte, Siri. Apple's voice-controlled virtual assistant is now learning Russian. A developer version of Apple's latest smartphone software, the OS 8.3., includes a number of new language options ... Link Removed
  19. Windows 10 Here's a site with info on Cortana.

    Hi This is really for Windows Phone, but some of the stuff works on the PC. http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/how-to/wp8/cortana/remind-me-cortana I was able to say things like "Hey Cortana remind my to call Paul." She replied "Sure Thing, when do you want to call Paul." I said 2 PM, and she...
  20. Is Cortana a dangerous step towards artificial intelligence?

    'Virtual assistant' software like Cortana is becoming increasingly important, but should we be more concerned about the sort of technology that brings us closer to true artificial intelligence? The post Is Cortana a dangerous step towards artificial intelligence? appeared first on Digital Trends...