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Microsoft says ChatGPT power use per query may be up to 20 times lower than estimates
Microsoft released an analysis saying the electricity used to send one question to a large language model can be far lower than widely cited figures. Assuming a 300-token response, it put the median at 0.31 watt-hours, with the middle 50 percent ranging from 0.16 to 0.60 watt-hours. It said earlier estimates may have overstated usage by 4 to 20 times by not reflecting batch processing and real-world GPU utilisation.
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Apple, Microsoft AI strategies put to the test as AI cost surge debate grows
Apple and Microsoft face a key month as investors and developers watch whether they can shift perceptions of their AI momentum. Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference runs June 8 to 12 and is expected to highlight on-device AI backed by its chip design experience. Microsoft is expected to unveil more in-house models at its June 2 to 3 Build conference as it leans less on OpenAI. Companies are also voicing growing concern over rising AI costs.
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Microsoft to unveil \'Ask Copilot\' this summer, replacing Windows 11 taskbar search box
Microsoft plans to launch its \'Ask Copilot\' feature this summer as it moves to replace the Windows 11 taskbar search box with a Copilot chat environment, Windows Central reported on May 26. The feature aims to integrate Microsoft 365 Copilot and AI agents directly into the taskbar and Start menu. It would open a pop-up window for local file searches or chats with Copilot. Deployment is expected in mid-2026, with timing subject to change.