October 4: Latest developments in AI include new product launches and industry shifts
Published on October 4, 2024
- ChatGPT introduces canvas, a new interface for collaborative writing and coding projects - OpenAI has introduced canvas, a new interface for working with ChatGPT on complex writing and coding projects. Canvas allows users to collaborate in a separate window for tasks that require more than simple chat interactions. Currently available in beta for ChatGPT Plus and Team users, canvas will roll out to Enterprise and Edu users next week and eventually to all Free users once the beta phase ends.
- Google’s AI search summaries officially have ads - Google is adding ads to its AI-generated search summaries, displaying sponsored product suggestions beneath tips in relevant queries. According to a Google spokesperson, the ads will appear only when a search has a "commercial angle."
- New Microsoft Copilot features include natural AI voice interactions and daily news summary - Microsoft is updating its Copilot AI assistant with new features, including a daily news summary, natural voice interactions, and enhanced web browsing capabilities. The changes reflect Microsoft's broader strategy for consumer AI services under CEO of Microsoft AI, Mustafa Suleyman, who envisions Copilot as a dynamic tool for supporting users in their daily lives.