Bill Gates Reveals His Favorite AI Feature: ChatGPT's Meeting Summarization

Microsoft founder Bill Gates reveals favourite AI feature, ".....is pretty fantastic" - Times of India

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has disclosed that his most-used artificial intelligence feature is the meeting summary tool integrated into Microsoft Teams. In a recent interview with The Verge, Gates praised the AI-powered feature for its ability to not only provide summaries but also allow users to ask questions about meetings. "I'd say the feature I use the most is the meeting summary, which is integrated into [Microsoft] Teams, which I use a lot," Gates stated."The ability to interact and not just get the summary, but ask questions about the meeting, is pretty fantastic." This feature is part of Microsoft's Copilot, an AI assistant available as an add-on for Microsoft 365 applications. This is what Bill Gates uses ChatGPT for Gates, known for his philanthropic work and continued involvement in technology, emphasised the usefulness of AI tools like ChatGPT for learning and writing. He noted that ChatGPT is "an excellent way to get explanations for specific questions" when exploring new topics. He noted that the tool has been particularly helpful in his writing process, a task he frequently engages in. Gates talks about AI's near term impact and misinformation The billionaire expressed optimism about AI's near-term impact, particularly in health and education sectors. Gates highlighted AI's potential to address teacher shortages and enhance student engagement through personalised tutoring. "For the next decade, we'll be experiencing increased productivity in a lot of areas, which is overwhelmingly very good news," Gates stated. While acknowledging potential concerns about AI, including its use by bad actors, Gates maintained a positive outlook on the technology's overall benefits. He believes that proper shaping of AI development can mitigate risks. Regarding misinformation, a common concern with AI, Gates suggested that AI could actually play a positive role in efficiently identifying and combating false information. However, he noted that addressing misinformation will require careful consideration of the balance between free speech and preventing the spread of inaccurate information. The TOI Tech Desk is a dedicated team of journalists committed to delivering the latest and most relevant news from the world of technology to readers of The Times of India. TOI Tech Desk's news coverage spans a wide spectrum across gadget launches, gadget reviews, trends, in-depth analysis, exclusive reports and breaking stories that impact technology and the digital universe. Be it how-tos or the latest happenings in AI, cybersecurity, personal gadgets, platforms like WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and more; TOI Tech Desk brings the news with accuracy and authenticity.

Bill Gates loves this ChatGPT feature which he uses for meetings

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates revealed how and what he uses AI the most for in an interview with The Verge. Sharing how he is often learning about new topics, he said that ChatGPT "is an excellent way to get explanations for specific questions." Since he writes things a lot, Bill Gates said that the AI tool has been of huge help to him in the same. He loves the summaries that ChatGPT gives, he said, adding, "I'd say the feature I use the most is the meeting summary, which is integrated into [Microsoft] Teams, which I use a lot. The ability to interact and not just get the summary, but ask questions about the meeting, is pretty fantastic." Talking about AI, Bill Gates said that he remained positive about how the technology can be used in the fields of health and education as it is great to see how AI has been a big help for the teachers do their jobs and help students. He said, "So, for the next decade, we'll be experiencing increased productivity in a lot of areas, which is overwhelmingly very good news." Bill Gates also cautioned about misinformation and said that it is one thing "where I do think the younger generation is going to have to look at the tradeoffs between free speech and misinforming people." Earlier as well, Bill Gates had praised AI and wrote in a note, "The development of AI is as fundamental as the creation of the microprocessor, the personal computer, the Internet, and the mobile phone. It will change the way people work, learn, travel, get health care, and communicate with each other. Entire industries will reorient around it. Businesses will distinguish themselves by how well they use it."