Artificial Intelligence (AI)
8 COOL THINGS YOU CAN ONLY DO WITH A COPILOT+ PC, Michael Muchmore, PCMag – Microsoft is betting big on a new breed of laptops with built-in AI processing capabilities. Microsoft’s Copilot+ and Copilot terms aren’t as closely related as you might think. Copilot (with no plus sign) is a generative AI tool you can use via Android and iOS apps, Office apps, a web browser (included in the Edge browser’s sidebar), and Windows. Copilot+, meanwhile, is a name for a class of PCs with neural processing units (NPUs) that enable them to perform AI tasks locally rather than on powerful servers in the cloud. It’s still early days, but here’s what sets these systems apart right now. https://tinyurl.com/52vt2kk8
ARE ROBOT PETS COMING BACK?, Amato Cole, How-To Geek – Robot pets are making a comeback, now designed for practical companionship, not just entertainment. Modern robot pets offer advanced AI, natural movements, and tailored interactions for meaningful companionship. They are not just for fun—robot pets have significant roles in healthcare, education, and even offer an alternative to traditional pets. Is there a robot pet in your future? Read more at https://tinyurl.com/4as9shr6
5 HILARIOUS TIMES AI CHATBOTS WENT WILD AND HALLUCINATED, Adaeze Uche, MakeUseOf – When Google’s AI Overviews Encouraged Us to Put Glue on Pizza (and More); ChatGPT Embarrassing a Lawyer in Court; When the Brutally Honest BlenderBot 3 Roasted Zuckerberg; Microsoft Bing Chat’s Romantic Meltdown; Google Bard’s Rocky Start With Space Facts. Get ready to laugh at https://tinyurl.com/3a3hr2jf
HOW I USE THIS AI TOOL (Scribe AI) TO MAKE FIXING FAMILY COMPUTER PROBLEMS SIMPLE, Jayric Maning, MakeUseOf – Are you the go-to tech person for your family? If so, you know the frustration of walking someone through a computer issue over the phone or waiting until you visit to fix it in person. Scribe AI is a game-changer for this problem. This tool allows you to create easy-to-follow, step-by-step guides so your family can handle issues independently, even when you’re away. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/yrrkdxss
WHY I PREFER EDITING MY PHOTOS WITH AI TOOLS OVER MANUAL TECHNIQUES, Jayric Maning, MakeUseOf – Many people still dismiss AI as a shortcut or crutch in photo editing, but Jayric has found it incredibly useful. While some prefer the hands-on approach, he has a couple of reasons why he’s come to rely on AI tools. Using AI photo editing tools allows you to streamline the photo editing process by analyzing your images and providing recommendations and other time-saving features such as auto adjustment and auto mask. The generated output will need extra tweaking to fix and improve, but overall, he finds that it saves hhim more time when compared to doing everything manually. If you’ve been hesitant about trying AI for editing, give it a shot. Like Jayric, you might find yourself reaching for AI tools whenever you want to enhance or transform your photos. https://tinyurl.com/yc8rk6tk
THE BIGGEST PROBLEMS WITH USING ONE-CLICK AI PHOTO ENHANCERS, Alvin Wanjala, MakeUseOf – AI photo enhancers promise to improve your images in just a click. However, despite these tools’ convenience, there are several issues with using them. The appeal of one-click AI photo enhancers is their ease of use. You only need to click a button, and your image is instantly enhanced. This is convenient, but the downside is that they don’t provide a way for you to personally fine-tune the image to your liking if you’re not happy with the generalized filters or corrections the tools use. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/yrrkdxss