We’ve been talking a lot about A.I. technology this year, but it turns out that the best is yet to come…

What if we told you your business could have its own personal assistant that’s always ready to help, can answer virtually any question, and even change system settings on your devices?

It might sound too good to be true, but thanks to Microsoft’s innovative new AI chatbot, Copilot, it’s a reality.

Imagine this: You’re busy. Your day is packed with meetings, and you need to quickly find information or change a setting on your device. What do you do?

Instead of panicking or wasting time you don’t have, just ask Copilot.

It’s the new kid on the block, replacing Cortana as Microsoft’s go-to AI assistant. But what makes Copilot stand out from the crowd? Well, it’s built into the Microsoft Edge browser and integrated directly into Windows 11, allowing it to perform a broader range of tasks than ever before.

Ever tried to find a specific setting on your device and ended up lost in a sea of menus? With Copilot, you can simply ask it to change the setting for you.

But Copilot isn’t part of the operating system. It’s more like a bonus feature of the Microsoft Edge browser that’s been cleverly disguised to look like a native part of Windows 11.

When you summon Copilot, a sidebar appears from the right, revealing an interface identical to Bing Chat’s web version. Here, you can set your conversation style and ask questions on virtually any topic. From “Make me a picture of a tropical beach with palm trees” to “Create a five-day itinerary for my business trip in March,” Copilot is ready to assist.

The best bit? Copilot understands context, meaning you can ask follow-up questions without repeating specific keywords. It’s like having a conversation with a real person.

You can also use Copilot to get answers from any page on Microsoft Edge. Simply ask something like, “Give me a summary of the page I have opened on Microsoft Edge,” and Copilot will scan the webpage content and respond accordingly.

So, what’s the catch? Well, the preview of Copilot in the Windows 11 2023 update doesn’t reflect the final product that Microsoft plans to roll out. But they’re continually polishing the interface and will be adding more features in future updates.

While it might still be finding its feet, there’s no denying its potential.

If you’d like a hand navigating Copilot, or any other productivity tools, get in touch.Since the birth of artificial intelligence in the tech industry, it has become essential to re-evaluate one’s practices, anticipate the major transformations to come and estimate their impact. In this respect, experts have developed predictions on the scope of AI in relation to cybersecurity in 2024.

The Rise Of Ai In Cyber Attacks And Defense

Cybercriminals will increasingly rely on artificial intelligence to perfect their attacks, while businesses and organizations will strengthen their coverage with AI-based responses to detect and counter these threats. This arms race between defense and offense will certainly stimulate innovation, leading to more advanced solutions. AI can also be used to enhance corporate security by automating compliance processes and improving access to privileges and reporting. By embracing AI, organizations can better protect themselves in an ever-changing IT landscape.

The Evolution Of Ai Security And Deterrence Posture Testing

Posture testing will become more widespread to identify and mitigate specific AI vulnerabilities, such as pattern manipulation or rapid injection attacks. The AI Red Team, specialized in offensive security testing, will continue to recruit diverse teams for in-depth assessments of AI systems, with an emphasis on empathy and detailed verification scenarios. Its collaboration with Bug Bounty programs will play a critical role in securing AI infrastructures against sophisticated threats, reflecting a proactive and comprehensive approach.

The Rise Of Targeted Ransomware And Social Engineering Attacks

Ransomware and social engineering will become more rigorous and sophisticated threats, targeting large businesses, critical infrastructure and governments. AI capabilities, including linguistic models such as ChatGPT and LLaMA, will help cybercriminals design thoughtful social engineering attacks. The growing integration of AI systems with personal social media data will enable even low-level criminals to create targeted and compelling campaigns.

The Rampant Growth In Synthetic Media And Misinformation

Although deepfakes, or synthetic media, can be used for entertainment purposes, they also pose serious problems in terms of information manipulation and security. Such content is often doctored to make people appear in situations or actions that never occurred, in order to spread fake news, rig elections, defame public figures… Bad actors will be able to create AI-generated versions of these to legitimize the fake news. In return, businesses will need to adopt a managed AI policy to reduce risk, including team education, clear working practices, monitoring of AI tool use and regular updates to security protocols.

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