Microsoft's stock rises after the announcement
Microsoft's launch of its new AI models coincided with a 9% rise in the company's share price, reflecting investor confidence in its strategy to develop AI technologies internally and reduce reliance on external partners such as OpenAI. This move reflects the desire to gain greater control over the underlying technologies and strengthen its competitiveness in the global AI market.
MAI-Voice-1: High-performance virtual voice
Microsoft introduced the MAI-Voice-1 voice generation model, which is capable of producing a full minute of voice in less than a second using just one GPU. This model is used in features such as Copilot Daily to provide daily news summaries in a virtual voice, as well as create podcast-like dialogues to explain various topics, making the user experience more interactive and engaging.
User Experience and Customization
Users can experiment with MAI-Voice-1 via the Copilot Labs platform, where text can be entered and the tone and style can be customized to suit the desired purpose. This customization enables the production of personalized and versatile audio content, from news coverage to educational and entertainment content, enhancing listener engagement and making the experience more real and vivid.
MAI-1-preview: A comprehensive language model
Along with audio, Microsoft introduced MAI-1-preview, a universal language model trained using about 15,000 Nvidia H100 GPUs. This model focuses on providing useful and efficient answers to everyday queries, while continuously improving the user experience. Microsoft has begun publicly testing this model on the LMArena platform to measure performance before gradually integrating it into various Copilot features.
Microsoft's commitment to internal AI
This move shows Microsoft's commitment to developing AI technologies internally, minimizing reliance on external technologies. However, the company still utilizes some OpenAI technologies in specific services, indicating continued collaboration between the two companies to ensure the best user experience. This combination of internal development and strategic partnerships reflects a balanced strategy for growth and innovation in AI.
Microsoft shares rise 9% as it launches revolutionary artificial intelligence models.
