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Event Moment: Chapman University’s Marshall Toplansky on Concerns of AI and Lack of Context in Higher Education
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Event Moment: United Nations’ Lambert Hogenhout on Rethinking Your Business in the Age of AI
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The new portrait feature aims to make Microsoft Copilot’s voice usage more engaging.
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AI architect Prashant Bhoyar discusses Azure AI Foundry, its key features, and the opportunities it opens for users.
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Microsoft’s new marketplace supports the scaling of innovation by simplifying access to AI-driven tools and platforms.
Christopher Lochhead describes how AI will influence the future workforce in comparison to other innovative technologies over time.
Michael Simms of Columbus shares how the organization applied AI to combat business challenges while working with Mad Engine.
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