Microsoft Widens AI Access, Eliminates Waitlist for Enhanced Features

Microsoft has expanded its artificial intelligence (AI) access program to enable the public to use enhanced features without needing to sign up for a waitlist. The program, known as Project Turing, provides users with free access to advanced AI models and tools. It was initially launched in May 2021 to a select group of developers, with a waitlist set up for others wishing to participate.

The enhanced features now available to the public include GPT-3 and other powerful AI models that can be used to generate text, analyze language, and build chatbots. The models are designed to make it easier for developers and businesses to create AI-powered applications and services.

Microsoft’s decision to expand access to its advanced AI models comes as part of its ongoing efforts to democratize AI and make it more accessible to the wider public. The company believes that AI has the potential to revolutionize many industries, but that its benefits are currently limited to those with the resources to develop and deploy it.

By providing free access to advanced AI models and tools, Microsoft hopes to level the playing field and enable more people to benefit from the technology. The company also hopes that the program will help to drive innovation and spur the development of new AI-powered applications and services.

In addition to expanding the AI access program, Microsoft is also investing heavily in AI research and development. The company has a dedicated AI research team that is focused on developing new AI models, algorithms, and tools. Microsoft is also actively collaborating with academic institutions, research organizations, and other technology companies to advance the field of AI.

RE-reported from the story originally published in WION