Microsoft purchased a New AI Tool That Writes the Code

Software development is always on the rise that adapts to emerging technology. For example, a year ago, GPT-3 – a new language AI tool, hit the stage with huge potential. The OpenAI, which can write in different styles, write codes and answer complex questions, built GPT-3. Microsoft purchased in September the license to this underlying technology. And lately, the company’s Redmond branch announced their first product that is based on this program.

The company introduced a developed feature in PowerApps software that can turn natural language into code. It means that users will no longer need to know how to write formulas or computer codes to build apps. However, it does not mean that this tool would write an app for users. It can allow users to write some codes that have lower-level bits with a click of a button.

At this stage, this feature has a limited scope as it is able to produce formulas only in Microsoft Power Fx. This development shows massive potential for machine learning. This auto-complete tool for code can help novice programmers functioning.

Based on the corporate vice-president of Microsoft’s Low Code Application Platform, while building this product, they thought about the shortage of coders in the world. Vice-president told The Verge that the US has a lack of about a million developers.

Companies that can not afford to hire experienced programmers can benefit from this web app. It can help beginners to do basic tasks such as analytics, workflow automation, and data visualization.

Indeed, writing codes have come a long way from the days of pure black text on a white background on a terminal. Companies are searching for ways to make programming easier using advanced algorithms.

OpenAI Startup Fund

Today, OpenAI launched a $100 million Startup Fund. According to OpenAI, it will help AI companies to have a positive impact on the world. The company managed the fund with investments from Microsoft and other partners.  The firm says that companies selected will get early access to future OpenAI systems supported by the team.

According to Sam Altman, the former president of Y Combinator and CEO of OpenAI, this Startup Fund will make early bets on a small number of companies. It will find a partner with startups in fields where AI can positively affect climate change, health care, and education. In those industries, AI tools can support people by helping them be productive, like semantic search and personal assistance.