Artificial Intelligence, a real technological revolution for our uses

Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the newest and most promising revolutions of our time. In healthcare, it helps diagnose diseases through medical image analysis and predict epidemics. In education, it personalizes learning paths with platforms like Khan Academy using intelligent algorithms. In space exploration, autonomous rovers on Mars use AI to navigate and collect data.

But AI is not only designed for professionals or cutting-edge sectors: it is already within our reach thanks to computers improved by Microsoft Copilot+ PC, connected speakers or even smartphones like the Google Pixel 8 and Samsung S24 Ultra. A real plus for lovers of new technologies and Fnac+ members. Indeed, the latter can benefit from a gift card of 10% of the value of certain products selected below.

Continuous daily assistance

Developed by Microsoft, Copilot+ PC is an AI integrated into the office applications of the Microsoft 365 suite. It uses the GPT-4 language model to provide intelligent and contextual suggestions in software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Thanks to Copilot+ PC, writing documents, Creating complex spreadsheets and preparing presentations become much simpler tasks. For example, in Word, Copilot+ PC can recommend sentences, rephrase paragraphs to improve text clarity, or even generate them based on brief instructions, such as “write me a cover letter.”

In Excel, it can help analyze data and suggest charts to highlight key figures. All in the most natural way possible: users can ask questions or give instructions in natural language.

More accessible software

At Fnac, the Asus VivoBook S15 is sold for 1,499 euros, and Fnac+ members can benefit from 10% of its price as a gift card. This laptop uses artificial intelligence to interpret and execute requested tasks. This makes the software easier to use, even for those who are not tech-savvy. Learning then becomes more fun!

These operations are carried out almost instantly thanks to the combination of an SSD drive, 32 GB of RAM and a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. A type of chip generally used in high-end smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Thanks to the AI ​​built into the Google Pixel 8a, the way we use a smartphone has changed. When you take photos with it, the AI ​​will select the best shots you have taken. That is, the sharpest images, with the most vibrant colors and the most details. And what if the light is lacking? No problem, the AI ​​adjusts all the settings for you and even retouches your photos. No more complex settings.

Intelligent search is born!

On the Galaxy S24 Ultra, AI can hide at the tip of the pen with, for example, the “Surround to Search” functionality. On any image or web page, simply circle a particular area of ​​an image with your fingers or stylus to find its reference on the internet. Practical when you fall for a piece of clothing, a piece of furniture or a decorative element, and you are looking for where to buy it.

As interesting as Siri, Apple’s voice assistant, Google Assistant really lives up to its name. It can of course provide precise and contextual answers to your questions about the weather or the results of the latest matches. It can also manage calls, send messages, set your reminders and even control your home automation devices.

Artificial intelligence, through tools like Copilot+ PC and smartphones like the Google Pixel 8a, is disrupting and improving our daily uses of technology. Using it means adopting it as it saves precious time every day. And the revolution is already underway.

*Regarding the advantages of the Fnac+ card, it allows you to benefit from a gift card of 10% of the value of certain selected products. More details on the advantages of the Fnac+ card.