This blog post introduces the Semantic Telemetry project at Microsoft Research, which uses a data science approach to analyze how people interact with AI systems, specifically focusing on Copilot in Bing usage. It discusses the complexity of human-AI interactions and how they differ from traditional search.
- Topics: Copilot in Bing chats were analyzed for topic categorization. Technology (21%) was the most common topic, followed by Entertainment (12.8%), Health (11%), and others. Within technology, programming and scripting were prominent subtopics.
- Platform Differences: Mobile users tend to use Copilot for personal tasks, while desktop users engage in more professional activities.
Report of investigations of computing/video setting for unstructured collaborative work among people separated by space and time.
"Sanderson's three laws of magic are creative writing guidelines that can be used to create magic systems for fantasy stories:
An author's ability to solve conflict with magic is directly proportional to how well the reader understands said magic. 20 » Weaknesses, limits and costs are more interesting than powers. 21 » 82 » The author should expand on what is already a part of the magic system before something entirely new is added, as this may otherwise entirely change how the magic system fits into the fictional world. 22 » Additionally, there is a zeroth law:
Always err on the side of what's awesome. 83 » "
Elizabeth Churchill, a professor at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, emphasizes human-centered design in AI to ensure technology serves people's needs positively. Her career and research focus on understanding the interaction between people and technology, aiming to design tools and experiences that enhance human potential.
A new model developed by researchers at MIT and the University of Washington predicts human goals or actions more accurately than previous models. The latent inference budget model identifies patterns in human or machine decision-making and uses this information to forecast behavior.
