Microsoft tries to justify AI's tendency to give wrong answers by saying they're 'usefully wrong'
Publishing timestamp: 2023-03-16 14:42:04
Summary
Microsoft has debuted ChatGPT-like features called Copilot for its business apps, which can sometimes produce inaccurate responses. However, Microsoft is pitching the technology as "usefully wrong" and believes that people can edit inaccuracies and save time. Some technologists have expressed concerns about people placing too much trust in AI, but Microsoft is testing the software with only 20 corporate customers at first to address any issues quickly. The challenge for Microsoft will be to incorporate the technology in a way that doesn't create public mistrust or lead to major PR disasters. Google has also announced AI-powered chat technology for Gmail and Google Docs.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/16/microsoft-justifies-ais-usefully-wrong-answers.html