Microsoft today announced a number of new AI-powered features for Teams, its popular collaboration platform. The new features include:
Microsoft Announces New AI-powered Features
- AI-powered transcription: Teams will now automatically transcribe meetings, so that users can easily search for and review what was said.
- AI-powered translation: Teams will now translate meetings in real time, so that users from different countries can collaborate seamlessly.
- AI-powered insights: Teams will now provide users with insights into their meeting activity, such as who spoke the most, how long people were engaged, and what topics were discussed.
The new AI-powered features are designed to make Teams more powerful and productive for businesses of all sizes. They are also part of Microsoft’s broader effort to make AI more accessible to everyone.
Microsoft Releases New Security Updates for Windows and Office
Microsoft today released a number of new security updates for Windows and Office. The updates address a total of 84 vulnerabilities, including 11 critical vulnerabilities.
The critical vulnerabilities in Windows affect the Windows kernel, Windows AppModel, and Windows Defender. The critical vulnerabilities in Office affect Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Microsoft is urging users to install the updates as soon as possible. The updates can be installed manually or automatically through Windows Update.
Microsoft Acquires Nuance Communications
Microsoft today announced that it has acquired Nuance Communications, a leading provider of voice and AI solutions. The acquisition will help Microsoft to accelerate its growth in the enterprise AI market.
Nuance’s products and services are used by businesses of all sizes to improve customer service, sales, and operations. The company’s flagship product is Dragon NaturallySpeaking, a speech recognition software that is used by millions of people around the world.
Microsoft plans to integrate Nuance’s products and services into its own cloud-based AI platform. The company believes that the acquisition will help it to create new AI-powered solutions that will transform the way businesses operate.
Additional Information:
- The new AI-powered features for Teams are currently in preview, but they will be released to the general public in the coming months.
- The security updates for Windows and Office are available now. You can download them from the Microsoft website or install them automatically through Windows Update.
- The acquisition of Nuance Communications is expected to close in the second half of 2023.
Impact on businesses:
The new AI-powered features for Teams have the potential to significantly impact businesses of all sizes. By making it easier to transcribe, translate, and analyze meetings, Teams can help businesses to improve their productivity, efficiency, and decision-making.
The security updates for Windows and Office are also important for businesses. By addressing known vulnerabilities, these updates can help to protect businesses from cyberattacks.
The acquisition of Nuance Communications is another significant development for Microsoft. By acquiring Nuance, Microsoft is gaining access to a deep pool of AI expertise and a wide range of voice and AI solutions. This acquisition will help Microsoft to further its leadership in the enterprise AI market.
