Microsoft launches ‘Hey Copilot’ voice assistant and autonomous agents for all Windows 11 PCs
Microsoft is fundamentally reimagining how people interact with their computers, announcing Thursday a sweeping transformation of Windows 11 that brings voice-activated AI assistants, autonomous software agents, and contextual intelligence to every PC running the operating system — not just premium devices with specialized chips.The announcement represents Microsoft’s most aggressive push yet to integrate generative artificial […]
Amazon and Chobani adopt Strella’s AI interviews for customer research as fast-growing startup raises $14M
One year after emerging from stealth, Strella has raised $14 million in Series A funding to expand its AI-powered customer research platform, the company announced Thursday. The round, led by Bessemer Venture Partners with participation from Decibel Partners, Bain Future Back Ventures, MVP Ventures and 645 Ventures, comes as enterprises increasingly turn to artificial intelligence […]
How Anthropic’s ‘Skills’ make Claude faster, cheaper, and more consistent for business workflows
Anthropic launched a new capability on Thursday that allows its Claude AI assistant to tap into specialized expertise on demand, marking the company’s latest effort to make artificial intelligence more practical for enterprise workflows as it chases rival OpenAI in the intensifying competition over AI-powered software development.The feature, called Skills, enables users to create folders […]