The world of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve at a rapid pace, with significant advancements in various sectors. In this news brief, we'll explore the latest developments in AI, from its application in the military to its impact on sales and management.
AI in the Military
The Pentagon has signed a contract with Scale AI to develop AI tools that will help commanders plan and execute military maneuvers. The project, called "Thunderforge," aims to speed up military decision-making during peace and wartime. AI will be used to analyze data from various sources, including intelligence and battlefield sensors, to provide commanders with recommendations on how to move resources efficiently.
AI in Sales
Microsoft has unveiled two new AI agents, Sales Agent and Sales Chat, designed to help sales teams close deals faster. Sales Agent can research leads, set up meetings, and reach out to customers, while Sales Chat provides actionable takeaways from CRM data, pitch decks, meetings, emails, and the web. These agents will integrate with Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat and connect with industry-leading CRMs like Dynamics 365 and Salesforce.
AI in Management
Companies are releasing AI management coaching products to help managers improve their skills. Andriy Onufriyenko—Getty Images... Fortune reports that companies are releasing AI management coaching products to eager customers. These products aim to help managers develop the skills they need to succeed in today's fast-paced business environment.
AI Stock Analyst
TipRanks has launched the world's most comprehensive AI Stock Analyst, called Spark. Spark covers a vast universe of stocks, including micro-cap companies that typically don't have any analyst coverage. This innovative tool enables retail investors to conduct a fast and easy assessment using the power of AI.
AI in Business
Microsoft has announced a new program, Microsoft AI Accelerator for Sales, to help customers rapidly transform their sales organization with Microsoft 365 Copilot and agents. The program includes access to Microsoft 365 Copilot, pre-built and custom agents, Dynamics 365 Sales, and AI model fine-tuning. This program will be available for customers on April 1, 2025.
Key Takeaways
- The Pentagon has signed a contract with Scale AI to develop AI tools for military planning and execution.
- Microsoft has unveiled two new AI agents, Sales Agent and Sales Chat, to help sales teams close deals faster.
- Companies are releasing AI management coaching products to help managers improve their skills.
- TipRanks has launched the world's most comprehensive AI Stock Analyst, called Spark.
- Microsoft has announced a new program, Microsoft AI Accelerator for Sales, to help customers transform their sales organization with Microsoft 365 Copilot and agents.
- The AI investment landscape is becoming increasingly complex, with major technology companies exhibiting starkly different investment strategies in the field of AI.
Sources
- Credo Technology Stock Edges Down Despite Powerful Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Driven Revenue and Earnings Growth
- Pentagon signs AI deal to help commanders plan military maneuvers
- How a new generation of AI coaches could transform management training as we know it
- TipRanks Launches the World’s Most Comprehensive AI Stock Analyst
- Microsoft launches sales-focused AI agents
- Accelerate AI-first selling with Microsoft AI Accelerator for Sales and new sales agents - Microsoft Dynamics 365 Blog
- Microsoft unveils even more AI agents - this time to help you clinch that big sale
- How Microsoft's new AI sales agents will help your team close deals faster
- Microsoft Releases New AI Agents for Sales Teams, Drops Big Copilot Numbers
- Diverging Strategies Define AI Investment Landscape