AI news, product launches and company developments.
OpenAI & AnthropicGitHub Copilot will switch to a usage-based pricing model starting June 1. Users will need credits to use the service, and once credits run out, access will be blocked. A preview of the new billing system is planned for early May.
GitHub has changed its Copilot billing model to usage-based pricing due to rising AI coding costs. This means users will pay based on how much they use the AI coding assistant. The shift reflects the increasing expenses of running AI-powered developer tools.
Microsoft and OpenAI have ended the special clause about artificial general intelligence in their partnership. OpenAI can now offer its products on any cloud provider, not just Microsoft Azure. This change allows OpenAI more flexibility in reaching enterprise customers.
OpenAI and Microsoft have updated their partnership agreement to simplify collaboration and provide long-term clarity. This new phase aims to support continued AI innovation at a large scale. The agreement strengthens their joint commitment to advancing AI technology.
GitHub has paused new sign-ups for its Copilot individual plans due to increased compute demand from AI coding. Existing users will face tighter usage limits to manage resources. This move highlights the growing infrastructure challenges in supporting AI-powered developer tools.
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Microsoft is testing AI bots similar to OpenClaw for its 365 Copilot service. These bots aim to operate autonomously around the clock to complete tasks for users. This effort could enhance productivity by enabling continuous AI assistance in enterprise settings.
Apple, Google, and Microsoft have joined Anthropic's Project Glasswing to enhance software security. The project uses Anthropic's unreleased Mythos AI model to detect thousands of vulnerabilities. This collaboration aims to protect critical software from potential cyber threats.
Microsoft executives warn that agentic AI tools are reducing opportunities for junior developers to gain experience. They caution that overreliance on AI productivity gains may harm the developer talent pipeline. This trend could impact the future availability of skilled developers in the industry.
Microsoft has introduced three new foundational AI models to compete with leading AI companies. These models aim to enhance various AI capabilities across multiple applications. This development is significant as it intensifies competition and innovation in the AI industry.
OpenAI and Microsoft have issued a joint statement reaffirming their partnership. This collaboration focuses on advancing AI technologies and integrating OpenAI's models into Microsoft's products. The partnership is significant as it accelerates AI innovation and deployment at scale.
Salesforce has launched a rebuilt Slackbot AI agent that uses large language models to assist employees by searching enterprise data, drafting documents, and automating tasks. The new Slackbot integrates with multiple data sources and is powered by Anthropic's Claude model, with plans to support other providers like Google Gemini. It aims to position...
