Author: StoryBuddiesPlay
Publisher: StoryBuddiesPlay
ISBN:
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
"Discover the ultimate resource for mastering Microsoft Copilot Pro with our comprehensive guide. Unlock the full potential of this powerful tool to streamline operations, enhance collaboration, and boost productivity across your organization. From optimizing workflows to ensuring data security and compliance, our detailed insights and practical tips will guide you every step of the way. Whether you're a novice looking to get started or an experienced user seeking advanced strategies, this guide has everything you need to harness the full power of Copilot Pro and take your productivity to new heights
Microsoft Copilot Pro
Author: StoryBuddiesPlay
Publisher: StoryBuddiesPlay
ISBN:
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
"Discover the ultimate resource for mastering Microsoft Copilot Pro with our comprehensive guide. Unlock the full potential of this powerful tool to streamline operations, enhance collaboration, and boost productivity across your organization. From optimizing workflows to ensuring data security and compliance, our detailed insights and practical tips will guide you every step of the way. Whether you're a novice looking to get started or an experienced user seeking advanced strategies, this guide has everything you need to harness the full power of Copilot Pro and take your productivity to new heights
Publisher: StoryBuddiesPlay
ISBN:
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
"Discover the ultimate resource for mastering Microsoft Copilot Pro with our comprehensive guide. Unlock the full potential of this powerful tool to streamline operations, enhance collaboration, and boost productivity across your organization. From optimizing workflows to ensuring data security and compliance, our detailed insights and practical tips will guide you every step of the way. Whether you're a novice looking to get started or an experienced user seeking advanced strategies, this guide has everything you need to harness the full power of Copilot Pro and take your productivity to new heights
Microsoft Copilot Pro Step by Step
Author: Lisa Crosbie
Publisher: Microsoft Press
ISBN: 0135369509
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 589
Book Description
Copilot Pro enables you to be more creative and productive, but using generative AI requires a whole new way of thinking—most users try once or twice, get poor results and give up. This book teaches them what they don't know and helps them get started with the right skills. Copilot Pro adds generative AI experiences into the most used Microsoft applications—Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and OneNote, enabling users to be more productive and creative by generating first drafts, editing and improving their work, easily understanding and finding pieces of information in large documents, and gaining new insights. It also allows users to generate text and images in a browser and via a mobile app, using the latest AI models. This is a completely new way of thinking and working—like having your own personal "enthusiastic intern" working side by side with you every day to take on the mundane and time-consuming tasks, freeing you up for more interesting and creative work. Generative AI has been everywhere in the media, with a huge hype cycle, but most everyday workers don't understand how it can be applied to their day-to-day work in a practical and transformative way. This will follow the "Step by Step" series format, taking the user through a series of steps they can follow to learn practical skills and understand what's possible. The nature of generative AI is that the results vary every time, so the book will provide several different examples of each skill to illustrate the variances and possibilities and help the reader find examples that are most relevant to them, to build their understanding and knowledge. Copilot Pro is designed for the consumer or home user and was only announced and made available in January 2024. The uptake of generative AI is more rapid than anything we have seen with any other technology, with the free version of Copilot already having had 5 billion images created and 5 billion chats conducted as at the end of January 2024, both doubling quarter over quarter. There is very little in Microsoft learning resources available yet on Copilot, and there is a huge demand for learning in this space. People don't know what they don't know and need help with the new way of thinking required to use this technology in practical and effective everyday ways. The author, Lisa Crosbie, has built a community of learners through her YouTube channel, where she is known for her ability to explain technology in a way that makes sense to non-technical users.
Publisher: Microsoft Press
ISBN: 0135369509
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 589
Book Description
Copilot Pro enables you to be more creative and productive, but using generative AI requires a whole new way of thinking—most users try once or twice, get poor results and give up. This book teaches them what they don't know and helps them get started with the right skills. Copilot Pro adds generative AI experiences into the most used Microsoft applications—Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and OneNote, enabling users to be more productive and creative by generating first drafts, editing and improving their work, easily understanding and finding pieces of information in large documents, and gaining new insights. It also allows users to generate text and images in a browser and via a mobile app, using the latest AI models. This is a completely new way of thinking and working—like having your own personal "enthusiastic intern" working side by side with you every day to take on the mundane and time-consuming tasks, freeing you up for more interesting and creative work. Generative AI has been everywhere in the media, with a huge hype cycle, but most everyday workers don't understand how it can be applied to their day-to-day work in a practical and transformative way. This will follow the "Step by Step" series format, taking the user through a series of steps they can follow to learn practical skills and understand what's possible. The nature of generative AI is that the results vary every time, so the book will provide several different examples of each skill to illustrate the variances and possibilities and help the reader find examples that are most relevant to them, to build their understanding and knowledge. Copilot Pro is designed for the consumer or home user and was only announced and made available in January 2024. The uptake of generative AI is more rapid than anything we have seen with any other technology, with the free version of Copilot already having had 5 billion images created and 5 billion chats conducted as at the end of January 2024, both doubling quarter over quarter. There is very little in Microsoft learning resources available yet on Copilot, and there is a huge demand for learning in this space. People don't know what they don't know and need help with the new way of thinking required to use this technology in practical and effective everyday ways. The author, Lisa Crosbie, has built a community of learners through her YouTube channel, where she is known for her ability to explain technology in a way that makes sense to non-technical users.
Microsoft Copilot for Windows 11
Author: Anand Narayanaswamy
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Copilot for Microsoft 365
Author: Jess Stratton
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
The Ultimate Guide to Microsoft Copilot
Author: StoryBuddiesPlay
Publisher: StoryBuddiesPlay
ISBN:
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 45
Book Description
Feeling Overwhelmed by Work? Unleash the Power of Microsoft Copilot and Transform Your Productivity In today's fast-paced work environment, staying ahead of the curve can feel like a constant battle. Drowning in emails, struggling to meet deadlines, and yearning for a creative spark are all too familiar experiences. But what if there was a way to streamline your workflow, enhance your communication, and even ignite your creativity? Enter Microsoft Copilot, your intelligent AI assistant designed to revolutionize the way you approach your work. This comprehensive guide delves deep into the world of Microsoft Copilot, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to unlock its full potential. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, Copilot can become your secret weapon for boosting productivity and achieving more in less time. Master the Art of Prompts: Your Key to Success The magic of Copilot lies in its ability to understand your needs and respond with intelligent suggestions. This guide will teach you how to craft effective prompts, the secret language that unlocks Copilot's capabilities. Learn how to provide clear context, specify desired outcomes, and refine your prompts for optimal results. From summarizing lengthy documents to generating creative content, you'll discover how to leverage prompts to tackle any work-related challenge. Unlock the Power of Copilot Across Microsoft 365 Microsoft Copilot seamlessly integrates with the familiar Microsoft 365 applications you already use every day, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams. This guide explores the specific functionalities of Copilot within each program, showcasing how it can transform your workflow. Imagine effortlessly summarizing documents in Word, generating data visualizations in Excel, or crafting compelling presentations in PowerPoint – all with the help of your AI co-pilot. Boost Collaboration and Communication Like Never Before Communication and collaboration are essential for success in any work environment. This guide dives into how Copilot can elevate your teamwork and communication to a whole new level. Learn how to utilize Copilot within Teams chats to summarize discussions, assign tasks efficiently, and ensure everyone stays on the same page. Copilot can even become your secret weapon for crafting clear and concise emails, fostering a more streamlined and productive team dynamic. Become a Copilot Power User: Advanced Techniques and Best Practices This guide doesn't just stop at the basics. It empowers you to become a Copilot pro, unlocking its advanced functionalities and maximizing your impact. Explore how to leverage Copilot across different Microsoft 365 applications, creating seamless workflows. Learn about integrating Copilot with your favorite productivity tools and customizing its behavior to perfectly suit your needs. By mastering these advanced techniques, you'll transform Copilot into an indispensable partner, streamlining your workflow and supercharging your productivity. Embrace the Future of Work with Confidence The future of work is rapidly evolving, and AI is poised to play a transformative role. This guide explores the potential of Microsoft Copilot to reshape the way we work. Imagine a future where repetitive tasks are automated, language barriers are broken down, and individuals are empowered to achieve more with the help of AI assistants. By embracing Copilot and similar advancements, we can usher in a new era of productivity, collaboration, and innovation in the workplace. Don't wait any longer to unlock the potential of Microsoft Copilot! This comprehensive guide equips you with everything you need to become a Copilot master, transforming your work experience and achieving success in the ever-evolving world of work.
Publisher: StoryBuddiesPlay
ISBN:
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 45
Book Description
Feeling Overwhelmed by Work? Unleash the Power of Microsoft Copilot and Transform Your Productivity In today's fast-paced work environment, staying ahead of the curve can feel like a constant battle. Drowning in emails, struggling to meet deadlines, and yearning for a creative spark are all too familiar experiences. But what if there was a way to streamline your workflow, enhance your communication, and even ignite your creativity? Enter Microsoft Copilot, your intelligent AI assistant designed to revolutionize the way you approach your work. This comprehensive guide delves deep into the world of Microsoft Copilot, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to unlock its full potential. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, Copilot can become your secret weapon for boosting productivity and achieving more in less time. Master the Art of Prompts: Your Key to Success The magic of Copilot lies in its ability to understand your needs and respond with intelligent suggestions. This guide will teach you how to craft effective prompts, the secret language that unlocks Copilot's capabilities. Learn how to provide clear context, specify desired outcomes, and refine your prompts for optimal results. From summarizing lengthy documents to generating creative content, you'll discover how to leverage prompts to tackle any work-related challenge. Unlock the Power of Copilot Across Microsoft 365 Microsoft Copilot seamlessly integrates with the familiar Microsoft 365 applications you already use every day, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams. This guide explores the specific functionalities of Copilot within each program, showcasing how it can transform your workflow. Imagine effortlessly summarizing documents in Word, generating data visualizations in Excel, or crafting compelling presentations in PowerPoint – all with the help of your AI co-pilot. Boost Collaboration and Communication Like Never Before Communication and collaboration are essential for success in any work environment. This guide dives into how Copilot can elevate your teamwork and communication to a whole new level. Learn how to utilize Copilot within Teams chats to summarize discussions, assign tasks efficiently, and ensure everyone stays on the same page. Copilot can even become your secret weapon for crafting clear and concise emails, fostering a more streamlined and productive team dynamic. Become a Copilot Power User: Advanced Techniques and Best Practices This guide doesn't just stop at the basics. It empowers you to become a Copilot pro, unlocking its advanced functionalities and maximizing your impact. Explore how to leverage Copilot across different Microsoft 365 applications, creating seamless workflows. Learn about integrating Copilot with your favorite productivity tools and customizing its behavior to perfectly suit your needs. By mastering these advanced techniques, you'll transform Copilot into an indispensable partner, streamlining your workflow and supercharging your productivity. Embrace the Future of Work with Confidence The future of work is rapidly evolving, and AI is poised to play a transformative role. This guide explores the potential of Microsoft Copilot to reshape the way we work. Imagine a future where repetitive tasks are automated, language barriers are broken down, and individuals are empowered to achieve more with the help of AI assistants. By embracing Copilot and similar advancements, we can usher in a new era of productivity, collaboration, and innovation in the workplace. Don't wait any longer to unlock the potential of Microsoft Copilot! This comprehensive guide equips you with everything you need to become a Copilot master, transforming your work experience and achieving success in the ever-evolving world of work.
Reprogramming the American Dream
Author: Kevin Scott
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062879898
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
** #1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller ** In this essential book written by a rural native and Silicon Valley veteran, Microsoft’s Chief technology officer tackles one of the most critical issues facing society today: the future of artificial intelligence and how it can be realistically used to promote growth, even in a shifting employment landscape. There are two prevailing stories about AI: for heartland low- and middle-skill workers, a dystopian tale of steadily increasing job destruction; for urban knowledge workers and the professional class, a utopian tale of enhanced productivity and convenience. But there is a third way to look at this technology that will revolutionize the workplace and ultimately the world. Kevin Scott argues that AI has the potential to create abundance and opportunity for everyone and help solve some of our most vexing problems. As the chief technology officer at Microsoft, he is deeply involved in the development of AI applications, yet mindful of their potential impact on workers—knowledge he gained firsthand growing up in rural Virginia. Yes, the AI Revolution will radically disrupt economics and employment for everyone for generations to come. But what if leaders prioritized the programming of both future technology and public policy to work together to find solutions ahead of the coming AI epoch? Like public health, the space program, climate change and public education, we need international understanding and collaboration on the future of AI and work. For Scott, the crucial question facing all of us is this: How do we work to ensure that the continued development of AI allows us to keep the American Dream alive? In this thoughtful, informed guide, he offers a clear roadmap to find the answer.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062879898
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
** #1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller ** In this essential book written by a rural native and Silicon Valley veteran, Microsoft’s Chief technology officer tackles one of the most critical issues facing society today: the future of artificial intelligence and how it can be realistically used to promote growth, even in a shifting employment landscape. There are two prevailing stories about AI: for heartland low- and middle-skill workers, a dystopian tale of steadily increasing job destruction; for urban knowledge workers and the professional class, a utopian tale of enhanced productivity and convenience. But there is a third way to look at this technology that will revolutionize the workplace and ultimately the world. Kevin Scott argues that AI has the potential to create abundance and opportunity for everyone and help solve some of our most vexing problems. As the chief technology officer at Microsoft, he is deeply involved in the development of AI applications, yet mindful of their potential impact on workers—knowledge he gained firsthand growing up in rural Virginia. Yes, the AI Revolution will radically disrupt economics and employment for everyone for generations to come. But what if leaders prioritized the programming of both future technology and public policy to work together to find solutions ahead of the coming AI epoch? Like public health, the space program, climate change and public education, we need international understanding and collaboration on the future of AI and work. For Scott, the crucial question facing all of us is this: How do we work to ensure that the continued development of AI allows us to keep the American Dream alive? In this thoughtful, informed guide, he offers a clear roadmap to find the answer.
Using Artificial Intelligence Absolute Beginner’s Guide
Author: Michael Miller
Publisher: Que Publishing
ISBN: 0135356113
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 453
Book Description
Using Artificial Intelligence Absolute Beginner’s Guide Who knew how simple AI could be? Using Artificial Intelligence Absolute Beginner’s Guide will have you getting the most of popular AI tools in no time! Here’s a small sample of what you’ll find inside: Learn how AI can make everyday life easier. Get tips for using AI to write, gather information, get advice, and more. Discover how to use AI to generate images that are realistic and fantastical! Examine the risks and rewards of artificial intelligence. Find step-by-step instructions for today’s most popular AI tools, including ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Meta AI, Microsoft Copilot, and Midjourney. Find out how to tell when something is AI generated so you don’t get fooled by deepfakes. Artificial intelligence can be fun and productive if you know which tools to use and when. Using Artificial Intelligence Absolute Beginner’s Guide tells you all about today’s major AI tools and shows how to get the best results from them. You’ll learn to use AI for turning your ideas into art, writing a great email, sharpening your resume, and even sparking conversation. Instantly research everything from planning a trip to making your next big purchase. It’s all a matter of picking the right AI tool and constructing the right prompt. You’ll also learn to protect yourself from the risks of AI and distinguish AI fakes from the real thing. Everything you need to know is here in this book!
Publisher: Que Publishing
ISBN: 0135356113
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 453
Book Description
Using Artificial Intelligence Absolute Beginner’s Guide Who knew how simple AI could be? Using Artificial Intelligence Absolute Beginner’s Guide will have you getting the most of popular AI tools in no time! Here’s a small sample of what you’ll find inside: Learn how AI can make everyday life easier. Get tips for using AI to write, gather information, get advice, and more. Discover how to use AI to generate images that are realistic and fantastical! Examine the risks and rewards of artificial intelligence. Find step-by-step instructions for today’s most popular AI tools, including ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Meta AI, Microsoft Copilot, and Midjourney. Find out how to tell when something is AI generated so you don’t get fooled by deepfakes. Artificial intelligence can be fun and productive if you know which tools to use and when. Using Artificial Intelligence Absolute Beginner’s Guide tells you all about today’s major AI tools and shows how to get the best results from them. You’ll learn to use AI for turning your ideas into art, writing a great email, sharpening your resume, and even sparking conversation. Instantly research everything from planning a trip to making your next big purchase. It’s all a matter of picking the right AI tool and constructing the right prompt. You’ll also learn to protect yourself from the risks of AI and distinguish AI fakes from the real thing. Everything you need to know is here in this book!
ChatGPT & Co.
Author: Rainer Hattenhauer
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1040118399
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Would you like to know how you can benefit from generative artificial intelligence (AI)? Then this book will be of great help to you. It shows you how AI can make your life easier, and it will teach you what added value the current application scenarios of ChatGPT, Midjourney and various other AI tools offer and where their limits lie. Whether you want to write text, conduct research, generate images or create your own program code, you can get started right away without any previous knowledge. Bolstered with many practical examples from the most diverse areas of application, this book presents ChatGPT as part of an ever-growing toolkit, and guides you on which tools to utilize and apply. This is a valuable workbook for those looking to harness and incorporate ChatGPT and generative AI into their work, studies or general life. Key Features: • Demonstrates the profitable use of ChatGPT and other AI tools to make work easier at work and in everyday life • Provides practical examples to help with perfect prompts • Shows how to create impressive images with just a few words • Provides programmers with powerful tools to make the creation of professional software a child’s play • Dives deeper into the topic of text-generative AI for advanced users and provides valuable tips and tricks
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1040118399
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Would you like to know how you can benefit from generative artificial intelligence (AI)? Then this book will be of great help to you. It shows you how AI can make your life easier, and it will teach you what added value the current application scenarios of ChatGPT, Midjourney and various other AI tools offer and where their limits lie. Whether you want to write text, conduct research, generate images or create your own program code, you can get started right away without any previous knowledge. Bolstered with many practical examples from the most diverse areas of application, this book presents ChatGPT as part of an ever-growing toolkit, and guides you on which tools to utilize and apply. This is a valuable workbook for those looking to harness and incorporate ChatGPT and generative AI into their work, studies or general life. Key Features: • Demonstrates the profitable use of ChatGPT and other AI tools to make work easier at work and in everyday life • Provides practical examples to help with perfect prompts • Shows how to create impressive images with just a few words • Provides programmers with powerful tools to make the creation of professional software a child’s play • Dives deeper into the topic of text-generative AI for advanced users and provides valuable tips and tricks
Microsoft Excel Formulas and Functions (Office 2021 and Microsoft 365)
Author: Paul McFedries
Publisher: Microsoft Press
ISBN: 0137559399
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 1169
Book Description
Use Excel 365 and Excel 2021 core features to build spreadsheets that solve business problems and deliver reliable answers. Drawing on his unsurpassed experience, Paul McFedries helps you make the most of formulas and functions, including recent improvements ranging from dynamic arrays to XLOOKUP and LET. McFedries' step-by-step projects walk you through handling key tasks, from building timesheets to projecting cash flow and aging receivables. His practical examples and clear instructions demystify intermediate-to-advanced-level formula construction, and help you leverage Excel's most useful functions in your everyday work. Becoming an Excel expert has never been easier! By reading this book, you will: Improve business analyses by adding intelligence and knowledge to your models Replace cumbersome formulas with convenient predefined functions Use modern lookups to make your formulas more powerful and flexible Simplify complex calculations with dynamic arrays in Excel 365 and Excel 2021 Use conditional formatting to reveal anomalies, problems, or opportunities Calculate loan payments, interest costs, terms, and amortization schedules Project the future value of investments, and plan to achieve investment goals Master essential discounting and cash-flow analysis tools, including NPV and IRR Sort, filter, and analyze any tabular data, from customers to inventory Easily analyze huge datasets with PivotTable calculations Perform sophisticated what-if analyses, scenario planning, and forecasting Optimize profit, cost, or operational efficiency with Solver About This Book For everyone who wants to get more done with Microsoft Excel in less time For business and financial professionals, entrepreneurs, students, and others who need to efficiently manage and analyze data
Publisher: Microsoft Press
ISBN: 0137559399
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 1169
Book Description
Use Excel 365 and Excel 2021 core features to build spreadsheets that solve business problems and deliver reliable answers. Drawing on his unsurpassed experience, Paul McFedries helps you make the most of formulas and functions, including recent improvements ranging from dynamic arrays to XLOOKUP and LET. McFedries' step-by-step projects walk you through handling key tasks, from building timesheets to projecting cash flow and aging receivables. His practical examples and clear instructions demystify intermediate-to-advanced-level formula construction, and help you leverage Excel's most useful functions in your everyday work. Becoming an Excel expert has never been easier! By reading this book, you will: Improve business analyses by adding intelligence and knowledge to your models Replace cumbersome formulas with convenient predefined functions Use modern lookups to make your formulas more powerful and flexible Simplify complex calculations with dynamic arrays in Excel 365 and Excel 2021 Use conditional formatting to reveal anomalies, problems, or opportunities Calculate loan payments, interest costs, terms, and amortization schedules Project the future value of investments, and plan to achieve investment goals Master essential discounting and cash-flow analysis tools, including NPV and IRR Sort, filter, and analyze any tabular data, from customers to inventory Easily analyze huge datasets with PivotTable calculations Perform sophisticated what-if analyses, scenario planning, and forecasting Optimize profit, cost, or operational efficiency with Solver About This Book For everyone who wants to get more done with Microsoft Excel in less time For business and financial professionals, entrepreneurs, students, and others who need to efficiently manage and analyze data
Tools and Weapons
Author: Brad Smith
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1984877712
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
The instant New York Times bestseller. From Microsoft's president and one of the tech industry's broadest thinkers, a frank and thoughtful reckoning with how to balance enormous promise and existential risk as the digitization of everything accelerates. “A colorful and insightful insiders’ view of how technology is both empowering and threatening us. From privacy to cyberattacks, this timely book is a useful guide for how to navigate the digital future.” —Walter Isaacson Microsoft President Brad Smith operates by a simple core belief: When your technology changes the world, you bear a responsibility to help address the world you have helped create. This might seem uncontroversial, but it flies in the face of a tech sector long obsessed with rapid growth and sometimes on disruption as an end in itself. While sweeping digital transformation holds great promise, we have reached an inflection point. The world has turned information technology into both a powerful tool and a formidable weapon, and new approaches are needed to manage an era defined by even more powerful inventions like artificial intelligence. Companies that create technology must accept greater responsibility for the future, and governments will need to regulate technology by moving faster and catching up with the pace of innovation. In Tools and Weapons, Brad Smith and Carol Ann Browne bring us a captivating narrative from the cockpit of one of the world's largest and most powerful tech companies as it finds itself in the middle of some of the thorniest emerging issues of our time. These are challenges that come with no preexisting playbook, including privacy, cybercrime and cyberwar, social media, the moral conundrums of artificial intelligence, big tech's relationship to inequality, and the challenges for democracy, far and near. While in no way a self-glorifying "Microsoft memoir," the book pulls back the curtain remarkably wide onto some of the company's most crucial recent decision points as it strives to protect the hopes technology offers against the very real threats it also presents. There are huge ramifications for communities and countries, and Brad Smith provides a thoughtful and urgent contribution to that effort.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1984877712
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
The instant New York Times bestseller. From Microsoft's president and one of the tech industry's broadest thinkers, a frank and thoughtful reckoning with how to balance enormous promise and existential risk as the digitization of everything accelerates. “A colorful and insightful insiders’ view of how technology is both empowering and threatening us. From privacy to cyberattacks, this timely book is a useful guide for how to navigate the digital future.” —Walter Isaacson Microsoft President Brad Smith operates by a simple core belief: When your technology changes the world, you bear a responsibility to help address the world you have helped create. This might seem uncontroversial, but it flies in the face of a tech sector long obsessed with rapid growth and sometimes on disruption as an end in itself. While sweeping digital transformation holds great promise, we have reached an inflection point. The world has turned information technology into both a powerful tool and a formidable weapon, and new approaches are needed to manage an era defined by even more powerful inventions like artificial intelligence. Companies that create technology must accept greater responsibility for the future, and governments will need to regulate technology by moving faster and catching up with the pace of innovation. In Tools and Weapons, Brad Smith and Carol Ann Browne bring us a captivating narrative from the cockpit of one of the world's largest and most powerful tech companies as it finds itself in the middle of some of the thorniest emerging issues of our time. These are challenges that come with no preexisting playbook, including privacy, cybercrime and cyberwar, social media, the moral conundrums of artificial intelligence, big tech's relationship to inequality, and the challenges for democracy, far and near. While in no way a self-glorifying "Microsoft memoir," the book pulls back the curtain remarkably wide onto some of the company's most crucial recent decision points as it strives to protect the hopes technology offers against the very real threats it also presents. There are huge ramifications for communities and countries, and Brad Smith provides a thoughtful and urgent contribution to that effort.