Connected Commerce, Keyboards and the Law: This Week in AI

AI’s Emergent New Weapon: Intelligent Hardware Devices

In 2024, the AI arms race is taking on a new dimension with the emergence of intelligent hardware devices engineered for the generative AI era. Microsoft, in partnership with OpenAI, announced that it will be adding a button to the Windows keyboard that activates its Copilot tool. This move marks Microsoft’s first keyboard layout change in nearly 30 years. Additionally, Samsung’s new smartphone, set to debut later this month, will feature AI as a star player. These hardware advancements reflect the increasing integration of AI into everyday devices and signal the growing importance of the technology in various industries.