The Vergecast Microsoft’s big AI Build and Max’s messy streaming launch
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May 26, 2023 
Tom Warren, Senior Editor at The Verge, shares his expertise on Microsoft and Windows. The conversation dives into Microsoft's exciting AI innovations revealed at Build 2023, including new Copilot functionalities and the implications of AI integration across platforms. The team also critiques the shaky launch of Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming service, Max, highlighting user frustrations with its confusing interface and crediting controversies. Get ready for a mix of tech insights and good humor as they navigate these hot topics!
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Copilot Confusion
- Microsoft's Copilot exists in various forms across different applications, causing confusion.
- Windows Copilot acts as a central AI assistant within the Windows taskbar, raising privacy concerns.
Hat Ads
- David Pierce bought a hat online and now receives constant hat ads, finding the experience surprisingly positive.
- He's discovered new hat brands and types, highlighting the occasional effectiveness of targeted advertising.
AI Browsing's Flaw
- AI web browsing assumes web pages are structured for AI comprehension and comparison.
- Nilay Patel questions the continued incentive for webpage creation if users interact through an AI sidebar.