🌟 How to use the best chatbot completely free of charge

AI-HOI and good morning, AInauts!

Ready for the week? We're expecting some exciting breaking news, if the rumors are to be believed. But first, the most important AI updates, tools & hacks of the last few days. It's really great what Microsoft is now offering us for free - in stark contrast to OpenAI's secrecy ...

Alright, that's what we've got for you today:

• 🌟 Microsoft Copilot: How to use the chatbot in GPT turbo mode for free - plus more insights

• 💥 Sora scandal: OpenAI in hot water after explosive interview with CTO Mira Murati ...

• 📰 AI-News-Quickie: The HAI-lights

• 🤭 AI-Fun: Who benefits from the AI gold rush?

Let's go!

🌟 Microsoft Copilot: How to use the chatbot for free in GPT turbo mode, plus more insights

Congratulations, you now get the powerful GPT-4 Turbo for free from Copilot!

Yes, you read that right - the most advanced AI from OpenAI is now available for free! But what does that mean for you?

🧠 GPT-4 Turbo: Your new best friend

Microsoft has decided to give all Copilot users free access to GPT-4 Turbo. Until now, this model was only available to subscribers of the paid Copilot Pro ($20/month).

As usual, you also have access to the image generator based on DALL-E 3, and the co-pilot can also access content on the web.

This is a really cool move by Microsoft that redefines the possibilities of free AI interaction!

GPT-4 Turbo is the most advanced model, for which we pay around $20/month at ChatGPT. And if you use ChatGPT without a subscription, "only" the 3.5 model is available.

🏎️ How can you use the copilot with GPT-4 Turbo?

Copilot was formerly known as Bing Chat. Now your helper is not only more powerful, but also more accessible.

• You can access it directly via https://copilot.microsoft.com.

• Or even easier: use the Edge AI browser, and you will find the button for quick access at the top right (see screenshot).

• You can download the app here for Android and here for iPhone and iPad. And: you can even test the Pro version for free for 1 month! (Tip: How to set Copilot as the default assistant on your Android).

• There is also direct integration with Windows. This benefits devices from Surface tablets to PCs and laptops.

Important note: The GPT-4 Turbo model is currently only available in the "More Creative" or "More Precise" modes - and not in the standard "More Balanced" mode!

🎮 Copilot Pro: even more power for the Pros

Of course, there is also a Pro version of Copilot. What are the highlights?

• Priority at peak times

• Switch between GPT-4 Turbo and GPT-4

• 100 daily boosts for image generation in the Designer

• You can use Copilot directly in the Microsoft 365 web apps

• And: create your own custom GPTs with the GPT Builder!

Fancy Copilot Pro? Here you go!

What's really cool with the Pro subscription: Copilot becomes part of your Copilot Pro subscription in the free Microsoft 365 web apps, without the need for an additional Microsoft 365 subscription!

In other words, you can use Word, Outlook and co. as web apps as part of your Pro subscription, and soon also on mobile. A Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription is still required for desktop apps on PC and Mac - but who needs that when you have web access?

The following languages are currently supported in prompts and responses (the Microsoft 365 web apps are also available in these languages).

• English

• German

• French

• Italian

• Japanese

• Portuguese

• Spanish

• Chinese

Copilot (Pro) is already available in 222 countries.

🤖 The Copilot GPT Builder for even more flexibility

ChatGPT has had the GPT function for a while now, and we're big fans of it.

Now you can also use the Copilot Pro to create your personal chatbots with a pair of clicks - and even share them with others who don't have a Copilot subscription (which is not yet possible with ChatGPT)!

This is really practical and a clever move by Microsoft.

Microsoft has also already added four GPTs that anyone can use free of charge:

• Designer frontend: New interface for Copilot's image creation, formerly Bing Image Creator. Make more out of your images.

• Holiday planner: Discover new places, plan your itinerary and book your trip quickly and easily.

• Cooking assistant: Find recipes, create meal plans and get cooking tips.

• Fitness trainer: Design training plans and learn more about nutrition, health and well-being.

If you want to create your own GPTs, you need a Pro subscription.

🔮 Our take: GPT-4.5 Turbo coming soon?

Why is Microsoft suddenly so generous? Our guess is GPT-4.5 Turbo!

Rumor has it that OpenAI is already working on a beefed-up version of the language model, and the introduction of GPT-4 Turbo for all users could be a forerunner for the leaked release of GPT-4.5 Turbo.

In other words, as soon as an even more advanced version is released, the previous model moves to the free tier. This gives free users access to powerful tools, while paying customers get an exclusive insight into the cutting edge of AI development.

And if Microsoft is releasing new features so freely, then it shouldn't be long before OpenAI follows suit. So the next few weeks will be exciting.

P.S.: And for all those who like to optimize their prompts even better, there is the Tab "Notebook" in Copilot. The proof of the pudding is in the eating!

P.P.S.: 🤫 Pssst... Apparently new features are also already in the pipeline, as rumors are swirling that Samsung and Copilot are up to something. We should know more later this week, becauseon March 21. March is the next Developer Conference and New Era of Work event from Microsoft.

💥 Sora scandal: OpenAI in hot water after explosive interview with CTO Mira Murati ...

In the midst of the ongoing fight with Elon Musk (we reported), OpenAI is once again embroiled in controversy.

This time it's about the video model introduced a month ago, which has amazed the internet. With its ability to generate photorealistic videos from simple text descriptions, Sora promises a revolution in the world of digital media.

However, two important questions in particular have so far remained unanswered:

• When can I use it?

• What data was used for the training?

There was an answer to the first question in the interview recently published by the Wall Street Journal (Sora should be made public this year, preferably after the US presidential election ...) - but on the second question there is now even more ambiguity than before...

🚨Where does the data come from? OpenAI is printing around ...

Mira Murati, the head of technology at OpenAI, really got into a spin when she was asked about the data used to train Sora.

She answered in a way that was almost as mechanical and automatic as if she had been in PR training with Mark Zuckerberg.

It was "publicly accessible and licensed data". And when asked whether YouTube, Facebook or Instagram videos were used for the training, Murati claimed she was "not sure".

This is a statement that is not tenable in view of her position as Chief Technology Officer. She obviously could not or did not want to say exactly what data Sora was fed ...

And the internet is shooting its mouth off about it - first and foremost once again Elon Musk ("They stole everything!"), while Italy has an investigation into Sora underway.

In response to further questions about the use of Shutterstock material, Murati flatly refused to discuss Sora's training - only to confirm after the interview that Shutterstock data was used.

😱 Is something being covered up here? The inconsistencies are piling up ...

Sora is a technological marvel, no question about it. But the interview sheds light on the ongoing debate about the transparency and accountability of AI companies.

The controversy surrounding Sora is part of a larger puzzle. The rapid development of AI technologies raises urgent questions about regulation and supervision.

Critics argue that OpenAI should disclose more clearly exactly which data sources are used and how the privacy of users is protected.

Mira Murati's vague answers have only reinforced these concerns. Instead of providing clarity, the interview gave the impression that OpenAI has something to hide.

Our take: Companies like OpenAI need to take responsibility and be transparent about their methods and data sources. This is the only way society can build trust and ensure that (the creators behind) AI respect our values and rights - and that the future is a reality we can all embrace. 🌍❤️

P.S.: For the record, happy birthday GPT-4!

📰 AI-News-Quickie: The HAI-lights

Finally, a few easily digestible news snacks - bon appétit!

• 📆 Events: Don't forget that NVIDIA's GTC and Microsoft's Developer Conference are taking place this week. And make a note of Google I/O on May 14 and the Rise of AI in Berlin right after that on May 15.

• Robot massage wanted? The combination of AI and robotics is obvious. That's why there are plenty of jobs in this field - see a detailed list here.

• And AI talent is also in high demand in Europe!

• Drones have gone from entertaining toys for geeks to dangerous threats ... swarm after swarm. The military discusses how to deal with new threats.

• PikaLabs has just added sound effects to their generative AI videos - and also ElevenLabs impresses with its new SoundFX feature.

• The EU AI Act was adopted by the European Parliament by an overwhelming majority of 523 votes in favor to 46 against and 49 abstentions, but will require a delicate balance in practice ...

• Anthropic has realeased a Prompt Library(highlights here) for you to experiment with. You can find our Claude 3 test here. Also exciting: the System Prompt from Claude 3!

• The domain https://ai.com is always good for a surprise ... it currently redirects to Google's Gemini. ChatGPT and Grok have also had the honor. We don't know who is behind this. Only that the domain was wisely reserved back in 1993.

• Before the ChatGPT plugins are sent to the eternal hunting grounds, another deep security gap has opened up...

• Simply enter the product URL and get a video back? This works perfectly with Creatify.

• Amazon sellers can also look forward to their own tool for creating product pages.

• On the other hand, Amazon is struggling with the AI scam book flood ...

• Authors sue NVIDIA. They believe that the NeMo Megatron language models were trained with pirated books.

• OpenAI is also in talks with Abu Dhabi for an investment to get chip production rolling.

• The large Swiss Instagram study provides exciting insights - and tips on how you can best grow.

🤭AI-Fun: Who benefits from the AI gold rush?

Fun Fact: Over the past 5 years, NVIDIA's stock value increased by almost 2000%. We are curious to see where the share will be in 5 years' time ...

We made it! But no need to be sad. The AInauts will be back soon, with new food for you.

See you soon, your AInauts

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