As technology continues to evolve, it’s not surprising that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of innovation. Companies are vying to be at the forefront of AI development and implementation, and Microsoft is no exception. With CEO Satya Nadella pushing for AI across all Microsoft products, the software giant is gearing up for a year of AI-related announcements, starting with its new ChatGPT-like AI.

In the coming weeks, Microsoft is set to detail its productivity plans for integrating OpenAI’s language AI technology and its Prometheus Model into its core productivity apps, including Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. This integration is a testament to how confident Microsoft is in its AI work and a reflection of its eagerness to be seen as a leader in the industry.

Already, Microsoft is using OpenAI technology for its Viva Sales emails, and the Prometheus Model has transformed Bing web searches. The next steps to integrate this functionality into Microsoft Office apps and Teams will put Microsoft’s AI capabilities to the test.

The new Bing AI sidebar in Microsoft Edge, which includes a compose tab, gives users a glimpse of the work Microsoft has been doing to integrate AI into its productivity apps. The company is also working on ways to generate graphs and graphics for PowerPoint, which would be a logical next step given that Bing can already generate tables and charts for basic data.

Microsoft’s rush to integrate AI into its productivity apps is largely driven by its desire to counter any response from rival Google. Google recently announced its own ChatGPT rival, Bard, which has put pressure on Microsoft to demonstrate its own capabilities in the field.

Internally, Microsoft executives are confident that they are ahead of Google in terms of Bing AI and the upcoming integration into productivity apps. However, they are also cautious, warning employees to be mindful of rivals attempting to disrupt their productivity businesses.

The push for AI across Microsoft’s products is driven by the overwhelming response to ChatGPT. Analysts at UBS estimate that ChatGPT reached 100 million monthly active users after only two months and more than 1 million people have already signed up for the Bing waitlist.

In conclusion, Microsoft’s new ChatGPT-like AI is set to be a game-changer for productivity apps, unlocking new features and capabilities that have yet to be publicly discussed. The integration of AI into Microsoft Office apps and Teams will undoubtedly make these tools more efficient and user-friendly. As the tech industry continues to evolve, AI will be the big buzzword of 2023, and Microsoft is poised to be at the forefront of this development.

So, stay tuned for Microsoft’s upcoming announcement in March and get ready to experience the future of productivity.