This news brief covers recent developments in artificial intelligence across various sectors. Microsoft's Bing search engine has integrated OpenAI's Sora model into its Bing Video Creator, allowing users to generate short videos from text prompts for free, initially on the Bing app. This move follows Microsoft's previous investments in OpenAI and the integration of DALL-E into Bing. In other AI-related news, companies like Duolingo, Meta, and Shopify are increasingly requiring AI skills from their employees, though Duolingo's shift to an 'AI-first' approach has sparked user concerns about quality. An AI+ Expo in Washington, D.C., highlighted AI technologies and job opportunities, while a study compared AI and human doctors in medical diagnoses, noting AI's limitations in emotional understanding. Thomson Reuters launched Agentic Intelligence, an AI platform for automating professional tasks, and the Hamm Institute introduced the American Energy + AI Initiative to ensure sufficient energy for AI development. A Michael Page report indicates that while India is rapidly adopting AI, workers need more training and policies to address job security concerns. LinkedIn Learning is offering free AI courses to help people learn AI skills, and AI customer engagement projects are often failing due to data and teamwork problems. Finally, AI's impact on worker productivity and motivation is being studied, revealing potential boosts in productivity but possible damage to motivation.
Key Takeaways
- Microsoft Bing now offers a free AI video creator using OpenAI's Sora model, accessible via the Bing app.
- Duolingo and other companies are making AI skills a job requirement, but Duolingo's AI shift is facing user backlash.
- The AI+ Expo in Washington, D.C., showcased AI technologies and highlighted AI job opportunities.
- AI can boost worker productivity but may negatively impact motivation and engagement.
- AI customer engagement projects often fail due to data and teamwork issues.
- A study comparing AI and doctors found AI proficient in factual questions but lacking emotional understanding.
- Thomson Reuters has launched Agentic Intelligence, an AI platform for automating professional tasks.
- The American Energy + AI Initiative aims to ensure the US has enough energy to support AI development.
- LinkedIn Learning offers free AI courses until July 31, 2025, to help people learn AI skills.
- A Michael Page report indicates Indian workers need more AI training and policies to address job security concerns.
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Microsoft Bing offers free AI video maker using OpenAI's Sora
Microsoft Bing is launching a new Bing Video Creator in its app. It uses OpenAI's Sora model, letting people make videos from text for free. At first, it's only on the Bing app, not computers. Users get 10 free video clips, then pay with Microsoft Rewards points. The videos are short, and made for sharing on TikTok or Instagram.
Microsoft's Bing Video Creator offers free AI video generation with Sora
Microsoft is adding a 'Bing Video Creator' to Bing that makes videos from text using OpenAI's Sora AI. The tool is free, unlike Sora which costs $20 a month through ChatGPT Plus. Videos are 5 seconds long and in a phone-friendly format, with a wider format coming soon. It's available on the Bing app for phones now, and will be on computers later.
Microsoft adds OpenAI's Sora video creator to Bing search engine
Microsoft is putting an AI video maker into its Bing search engine. The Bing Video Creator uses OpenAI's Sora to make short videos from text. It's free and starts on the Bing phone app, coming to computers and Copilot Search later. Microsoft has invested billions in OpenAI, and previously added OpenAI's DALL-E image tool to Bing in 2023.
Bing gives free access to OpenAI's Sora video generator
Microsoft's Bing app now has a free AI video generator using OpenAI's Sora. The Bing Video Creator lets people make short videos from text, which usually costs $20 a month with ChatGPT. It's available on Android and iPhone Bing Search apps, with computer and Copilot Search coming soon. Users can make a few videos at a time, with faster speeds costing Microsoft Rewards points after the first 10.
AI is now a job requirement at some companies like Duolingo
Some companies, like Duolingo, Meta, Shopify, and Box, are making AI skills a must for their employees. Duolingo will use AI for tasks and wants AI skills in new hires. Meta will use AI to check privacy risks. Shopify's CEO wants everyone to use AI in their jobs. Box wants AI to cut down on boring tasks and train workers in AI.
Duolingo users upset over language app's shift to AI
Duolingo is moving to an 'AI-first' approach, replacing human contractors with AI for course development. CEO Luis von Ahn says AI helps create more content faster. Some users are angry, saying AI will lower the quality of the app. They worry that bots will replace human teachers and make the content less accurate.
AI Expo in DC shows robots, drones, and future tech jobs
The AI+ Expo in Washington, D.C. featured companies, schools, and government groups showing off AI technology. The event, hosted by the Special Competitive Studies Project, aimed to explain AI and its uses. Speakers talked about AI job opportunities, like the 31,000 AI-related jobs in Virginia. The expo included drone races, robots, and discussions about the future of AI.
AI boosts productivity but may hurt worker motivation
AI can immediately boost worker productivity but it can damage motivation and engagement...
AI customer projects fail due to data and teamwork problems
AI customer engagement projects often fail because of problems with data and teamwork. Many companies have customer data spread across different systems, making it hard to create a single customer view. Marketing and IT teams often have different goals, leading to problems with AI projects. Companies need people who understand both business and tech to make AI projects successful.
AI vs Doctors Study compares medical diagnoses
A study from the University of Maine compared AI and human doctors in handling medical cases. AI was good at answering factual questions but struggled with 'why' and 'how' questions. AI lacked emotional understanding in its responses. The study suggests AI can help doctors but shouldn't replace them. It also found that healthcare costs and satisfaction differ between the US and Australia.
Thomson Reuters launches AI platform for automating professional tasks
Thomson Reuters has released Agentic Intelligence, an AI platform that helps professionals automate complex tasks. It includes CoCounsel for Tax, a tool for tax, audit, and accounting professionals. Early users say it improves speed and accuracy. The platform uses over 20 billion documents and is supported by experts. Thomson Reuters plans to expand the platform to legal, compliance, and risk sectors in 2025.
Survey says AI training and policies needed for workers
A Michael Page report shows India is using AI a lot, but workers don't feel ready. Many worry about job security because of AI. Most workers trust their leaders and feel their companies are open. However, they want better pay and chances to move up. Also, many feel they can't be themselves at work and face ageism. Workers want flexibility and may quit if they have to be in the office more.
American Energy + AI Initiative powers AI era
The Hamm Institute for American Energy launched the American Energy + AI Initiative. It aims to make sure the US has enough energy to lead in AI. AI needs a lot of power for data centers. The initiative wants to use American energy sources like natural gas and nuclear power. It also plans to improve the power grid, support AI research, and train workers for AI jobs.
Top 10 Free AI Courses on LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning offers over 20,000 courses to help people learn new skills. The top 10 AI courses in 2025 are free until July 31, 2025. These courses cover topics like AI basics, prompt engineering, AI ethics, and machine learning. LinkedIn Learning also has an AI-powered coach to give personalized advice. The platform is free for University of Michigan staff and students.
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- Microsoft Bing gets a free Sora-powered AI video generator
- Microsoft just made Sora AI video generation free via new Bing Video Creator
- Microsoft integrates OpenAI's Sora video creator into Bing
- Bing lets you use OpenAI’s Sora video generator for free
- No AI, no job. These companies are requiring workers to use the tech.
- As Duolingo Turns to AI, Some Users Say Language App Has Joined ‘The Dark Side’
- Robots roam the floor among racing drones at this AI expo in Downtown DC
- AI can immediately boost worker productivity—but it can hurt motivation and make employees bored of their jobs
- Why AI-powered customer engagement projects fail before they start
- Brains vs. bytes: Study compares diagnoses made by AI and clinicians - UMaine News
- Thomson Reuters Debuts Agentic AI Platform, Targets Professional Workflow Automation
- Clearer policies and training essential to harness AI's full potential: Survey
- America’s energy future meets the AI revolution
- Top 10 AI Courses on LinkedIn Learning