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Microsoft Research is delving into the transformative potential of AI as "Tools for Thought," aiming to redefine AI's role in supporting human cognition. At the upcoming CHI 2025 conference, researchers will present four new research papers and co-host a workshop exploring this intersection of AI and human thinking. The research includes a study on how AI is changing the way we think and work along with three prototype systems designed to support different cognitive tasks. The goal is to explore how AI systems can be used as Tools for Thought and reimagine AI’s role in human thinking.
As AI tools become increasingly capable, Microsoft has unveiled new AI agents designed to enhance productivity in various domains. The "Researcher" agent can tackle complex research tasks by analyzing work data, emails, meetings, files, chats, and web information to deliver expertise on demand. Meanwhile, the "Analyst" agent functions as a virtual data scientist, capable of processing raw data from multiple spreadsheets to forecast demand or visualize customer purchasing patterns. The new AI agents unveiled over the past few weeks can help people every day with things like research, cybersecurity and more. Johnson & Johnson has reportedly found that only a small percentage, between 10% and 15%, of AI use cases deliver the vast majority (80%) of the value. After encouraging employees to experiment with AI and tracking the results of nearly 900 use cases over about three years, the company is now focusing resources on the highest-value projects. These high-value applications include a generative AI copilot for sales representatives and an internal chatbot answering employee questions. Other AI tools being developed include one for drug discovery and another for identifying and mitigating supply chain risks. Recommended read:
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Dyalog version 19.4.1 has been released, offering features designed to keep pace with the dramatic changes in the computing landscape. The update addresses the evolving requirements for APL applications, ensuring they can effectively interact with a diverse range of technologies. The release highlights features expected to be very useful in the coming years, positioning Dyalog as a forward-thinking solution for developers.
Microsoft is enhancing its AI capabilities with significant upgrades to Copilot, aiming to transform it into a more personalized and useful AI companion. The company showcased a new vision for Copilot, referring to it as "Your AI Companion," during its 50th-anniversary event. Key upgrades include memory, allowing Copilot to learn user preferences and details, similar to Gemini and ChatGPT. Copilot is also gaining vision capabilities, enabling on-screen awareness in Windows and access to the camera in mobile apps. This enhancement is similar to Apple's Visual Intelligence and Google's Lens, allowing Copilot to understand and interact with the user's visual environment. These agentic capabilities aim to position Copilot as a daily AI driver, making it a more integral part of users' digital lives. Recommended read:
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Recent developments highlight advancements in quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and cryptography. Classiq Technologies, in collaboration with Sumitomo Corporation and Mizuho-DL Financial Technology, achieved up to 95% compression of quantum circuits for Monte Carlo simulations used in financial risk analysis. This project explored the use of Classiq’s technology to generate more efficient quantum circuits for a novel quantum Monte Carlo simulation algorithm incorporating pseudo-random numbers proposed by Mizuho-DL FT, evaluating the feasibility of implementing quantum algorithms in financial applications.
Oxford researchers demonstrated a fast, 99.8% fidelity two-qubit gate using a simplified circuit design, achieving this using a modified coaxmon circuit architecture. Also, a collaborative team from JPMorganChase, Quantinuum, Argonne National Laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and the University of Texas at Austin demonstrated a certified randomness protocol using a 56-qubit Quantinuum System Model H2 trapped-ion quantum computer. This is a major milestone for real-world quantum applications, with the certified randomness validated using over 1.1 exaflops of classical computing power, confirming the quantum system’s ability to generate entropy beyond classical reach. The 2025 IEEE International Conference on Quantum Artificial Intelligence will be held in Naples, Italy, from November 2-5, 2025, with a paper submission deadline of May 15, 2025. Vanderbilt University will host a series of workshops devoted to Groups in Geometry, Analysis and Logic starting May 28, 2025. Recommended read:
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OpenAI has announced the release of GPT-4.5, its latest language model which they are calling their 'last non-chain-of-thought model.' According to OpenAI, GPT-4.5 offers substantial enhancements over its predecessors, particularly in advanced reasoning, problem-solving, and contextual understanding. Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, described it as the "first model that feels like talking to a thoughtful person," noting moments of astonishment at the quality of advice received from the AI.
However, the rollout is facing challenges due to GPU shortages. Altman stated they are "out of GPUs," leading to a staggered release, initially limited to ChatGPT Pro subscribers who pay $200 a month. While GPT-4.5 is available to developers across all paid API tiers, OpenAI plans to expand access to Plus and Team tiers next week, with tens of thousands of GPUs expected to arrive to alleviate the supply constraints. Despite not being a reasoning model, OpenAI estimates that GPT-4.5 is 30 times more expensive to run than GPT-4o. Recommended read:
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