Microsoft unveils framework for AI app, expands AI plugin ecosystem, adopts ChatGPT-like standards
During the Microsoft Build 2023 developers conference, the company unveiled several initiatives aimed at simplifying the development of artificial intelligence (AI) apps and copilots. Microsoft has announced that it will adopt the same open plugin standard that OpenAI introduced for ChatGPT, enabling interoperability across ChatGPT and the breadth of Microsoft's copilot offerings and enhancing the capabilities of Microsoft's Bing Chat.
This strategic move by Microsoft will streamline the process for developers to create plugins and leverage the advanced features of Bing Chat, which is built using OpenAI's GPT-4. These plugins will enable Bing to assist users with tasks such as ordering groceries, finding housing options, and making restaurant reservations directly within the Bing chat window. The integration of these plugins will seamlessly span both business and consumer interfaces, empowering developers to deliver enhanced user experiences.
According to Kevin Scott, Microsoft's chief technology officer, a plugin enables copilots or AI systems to manifest new capabilities by connecting them to data and systems built by developers. He envisions the emergence of a robust ecosystem of plugins that will extend the functionality of AI systems.
In addition to the previously announced plugins from OpenTable and Wolfram Alpha, Bing is now incorporating plugins from Zillow, Klarna, Instacart, Kayak, Redfin, and more. This integration will grant Bing Chat users direct access to these services without leaving the chat environment.
Developers create plugins as bridges between information sources and AI systems, enabling copilots to fetch real-time data, incorporate proprietary business information, perform complex computations, and
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