Low Code Deployment Accelerator Funding Program
Hello, We have a customer who is nominated for Biz Apps post-sales Low Code Deployment Accelerator Funding Program, requesting view of customer survey questions. Please provide customer survey questions for above program. Thank you! Arumoy Chakravarty AccentureEmbracing Responsible AI: A Comprehensive Guide and Call to Action
In an age where artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly integrated into our daily lives, the need for responsible AI practices has never been more critical. From healthcare to finance, AI systems influence decisions affecting millions of people. As developers, organizations, and users, we are responsible for ensuring that these technologies are designed, deployed, and evaluated ethically. This blog will delve into the principles of responsible AI, the importance of assessing generative AI applications, and provide a call to action to engage with the Microsoft Learn Module on responsible AI evaluations. What is Responsible AI? Responsible AI encompasses a set of principles and practices aimed at ensuring that AI technologies are developed and used in ways that are ethical, fair, and accountable. Here are the core principles that define responsible AI: Fairness AI systems must be designed to avoid bias and discrimination. This means ensuring that the data used to train these systems is representative and that the algorithms do not favor one group over another. Fairness is crucial in applications like hiring, lending, and law enforcement, where biased AI can lead to significant societal harm. Transparency Transparency involves making AI systems understandable to users and stakeholders. This includes providing clear explanations of how AI models make decisions and what data they use. Transparency builds trust and allows users to challenge or question AI decisions when necessary. Accountability Developers and organizations must be held accountable for the outcomes of their AI systems. This includes establishing clear lines of responsibility for AI decisions and ensuring that there are mechanisms in place to address any negative consequences that arise from AI use. Privacy AI systems often rely on vast amounts of data, raising concerns about user privacy. Responsible AI practices involve implementing robust data protection measures, ensuring compliance with regulations like GDPR, and being transparent about how user data is collected, stored, and used. The Importance of Evaluating Generative AI Applications Generative AI, which includes technologies that can create text, images, music, and more, presents unique challenges and opportunities. Evaluating these applications is essential for several reasons: Quality Assessment Evaluating the output quality of generative AI applications is crucial to ensure that they meet user expectations and ethical standards. Poor-quality outputs can lead to misinformation, misrepresentation, and a loss of trust in AI technologies. Custom Evaluators Learning to create and use custom evaluators allows developers to tailor assessments to specific applications and contexts. This flexibility is vital in ensuring that the evaluation process aligns with the intended use of the AI system. Synthetic Datasets Generative AI can be used to create synthetic datasets, which can help in training AI models while addressing privacy concerns and data scarcity. Evaluating these synthetic datasets is essential to ensure they are representative and do not introduce bias. Call to Action: Engage with the Microsoft Learn Module To deepen your understanding of responsible AI and enhance your skills in evaluating generative AI applications, I encourage you to explore the Microsoft Learn Module available at this link. What You Will Learn: Concepts and Methodologies: The module covers essential frameworks for evaluating generative AI, including best practices and methodologies that can be applied across various domains. Hands-On Exercises: Engage in practical, code-first exercises that simulate real-world scenarios. These exercises will help you apply the concepts learned tangibly, reinforcing your understanding. Prerequisites: An Azure subscription (you can create one for free). Basic familiarity with Azure and Python programming. Tools like Docker and Visual Studio Code for local development. Why This Matters By participating in this module, you are not just enhancing your skills; you are contributing to a broader movement towards responsible AI. As AI technologies continue to evolve, the demand for professionals who understand and prioritize ethical considerations will only grow. Your engagement in this learning journey can help shape the future of AI, ensuring it serves humanity positively and equitably. Conclusion As we navigate the complexities of AI technology, we must prioritize responsible AI practices. By engaging with educational resources like the Microsoft Learn Module on responsible AI evaluations, we can equip ourselves with the knowledge and skills necessary to create AI systems that are not only innovative but also ethical and responsible. Join the movement towards responsible AI today! Take the first step by exploring the Microsoft Learn Module and become an advocate for ethical AI practices in your community and beyond. Together, we can ensure that AI serves as a force for good in our society. References Evaluate generative AI applications https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/paths/evaluate-generative-ai-apps/?wt.mc_id=studentamb_263805 Azure Subscription for Students https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/free/students/?wt.mc_id=studentamb_263805 Visual Studio Code https://code.visualstudio.com/?wt.mc_id=studentamb_263805
Tech Talks presents: Driving value with Power Platform and Copilot for SAP
Join us on Thursday, December 12th at 8am PT asShailja Nair, Principal Product Manager, Copilot Accelerator and Thomas (Tom) Verhasselt, Principal Solution Architect, Copilot Acceleratorpresent 'Driving value with Power Platform and Copilot for SAP'. In this session we will explore how Power Platform addresses SAP extensibility challenges, transforms business processes with connectors for SAP, and accelerates innovation. Discover how Copilot can enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and drive meaningful business value. Whether you’re looking to simplify integrations, optimize operations, or embrace AI, this talk will provide insights to empower your Power Platform and SAP integration journey. We hope you'll join us! Call to Action: Click on the link to save the calendar invite:https://aka.ms/TechTalksInvite View past recordings (sign in required): https://aka.ms/TechTalksRecordingNew certification: Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate
In September 2020, Microsoft announced the newMicrosoft Certified: Power Platform Functional Consultant Associatecertification, giving you the opportunity to prove your expertise with Microsoft Power Platform solutions and apps.
Mondays at Microsoft | Episode 36
Another "Mondays at Microsoft" coming your way! Karuana Gatimu & Heather Cook will focus on AI in aviation, measuring AI performance, overview LLMs, discuss Microsoft 365 Copilots agents in SharePoint, plus highlight upcoming community events, and more. Join LIVE Monday, October 21, 2024, 8:00am PDT. See you soon! #CommunityLuv 💝 Oct. 21 agenda, plus links to learn more: Insights from the fifth annual Microsoft Digital Defense Report. AI in Aviation: Introduction of a new industry reference architecture for airlines and airports. Measurement in AI: Discussion on the importance of measuring AI performance. AI for Water Conservation: Highlighting an AI tool developed by FIDO Tech to detect and prioritize water leaks. Overview of large language models (LLMs) and their applications. Introduction of Copilot agents in SharePoint. New updates for Pipelines in Power Platform, including custom pipelines host. To learn more about the Microsoft Global Community Initiative - a meeting place for all who are part of the Microsoft Community ecosystem, all are welcome: https://aka.ms/MGCI We launched a new page listing our newly minted regional directors. https://aka.ms/MGCIAdvisors So many great events coming up and all available to check out on www.communitydays.org + its community calls page. FYI |Microsoft Ignite | November 19-22, 2024, in Chicago, USA – https://ignite.microsoft.com FYI | Our next episode of Mondays at Microsoft isNovember 4th; check our show page for more.Mondays at Microsoft | Episode 35
NOW ON DEMAND | Get ready for the week with "Mondays at Microsoft" - this time *on Tuesday*! Karuana Gatimu & Heather Cook will focus on Trustworthy AI, new Copilot features, fighting deepfakes, Office 2024 release update, plus highlight upcoming community events, and more. Aired Tuesday, October 8th, 2024, 8:00am PDT. See you there! #CommunityLuv💝 Show notes & links to all that was shared and discussed on October 8th, 2024: "Microsoft Trustworthy AI: Unlocking human potential starts with trust" by Takeshi Numoto. Live from the Microsoft AI Tour: Mexico City - https://aka.ms/MicrosoftAITourLive. Copilot is an AI companion for everyone, with new Vision and Voice features. "Fighting deepfakes with more transparency about AI" by Vanessa Ho. "Office 2024 for consumers available October 1" by Bryan Rognier — https://aka.ms/Office2024. "Microsoft recognized as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Desktop as a Service for the second year in a row" by Stefan Kinnestrand. Power Apps Pulse video series hosted by April Dunnam + What's new in Power Apps. "European Fabric Community Conference 2024: Building an AI-powered data platform" by Arun Ulagaratchagan + "Activate your data responsibly in the era of AI with Microsoft Purview" by Rudra Mitra. To learn more about the Microsoft Global Community Initiative - a meeting place for all who are part of the Microsoft Community ecosystem, all are welcome:https://aka.ms/MGCI. We launched a new page listing our newly minted regional directors: https://aka.ms/MGCIAdvisors. "Get ready for the 2025 Microsoft Imagine Cup: Let the innovation begin!" by the Student Developer Evangelism Team. Find your next event: https://CommunityDays.org Community Days speakerboard – https://communitydays.org/speakerboard Microsoft Ignite | November 19-22, 2024, in Chicago, IL, USA. In person is sold out. Online is open to all - register today. Join us for the next episode of Mondays at Microsoft (this one back on Monday) with Karuana Gatimu and Heather Cook on Monday, October 21st, 8:00am PDT. Check out our page for our show and Community Studio efforts at https://aka.ms/MondaysAtMicrosoft.Mondays at Microsoft | Episode 32
Stay informed | Join Karuana Gatimu and Heather Cook for the latest in AI, broad Microsoft 365 product awareness, community activities and events, and more. Join live on Monday, August 19th, 8:00am PDT.#CommunityLuv Note: We multicast all episodes. You can watch the show live right here on itsCommunity News Desk event page, via LinkedIn Live from the"Microsoft Community" page, or direct within YouTube on theMicrosoft Community Learning channel. Show notes & links to all that was shared and discussed on July 19th, 2024: Now available: Copilot for Microsoft 365 Risk Assessment QuickStart Guide. Find your city on the Microsoft AI Tour, starting September 24. Shout out to the TechCon365 Microsoft 365 Power Platform Conference team for a great DC show, and FYI about their next event in Dallas (Nov.11-15.2024). Announcing mandatory multi-factor authentication (MFA) for Microsoft Azure sign-in. Lots of great Microsoft 365 product training content:https://aka.ms/M365ConSessions. Introducing new OneDrive, Quick Links and Playlist cards for Viva Connections. Viva Connections webpart changes. Join the Microsoft OneDrive community call on Wednesday, August 21st at 8am PDT —https://aka.ms/OneDriveCommunityCall. Join the Microsoft Viva community call on Wednesday, August 21st at 9am PDT —https://aka.ms/VivaCommunityCall. Microsoft Entra ID Admin Center & Admin portal will no longer support license management. Microsoft Loop | 5-Part Learning Series. "Building Power Apps Canvas App with Multimedia Integration in SharePoint - Audio Player" by Shadrack Inusah. Latest episode of the "Abstracts" podcast discusses Personhood credentials: Artificial intelligence and the value of privacy-preserving tools to distinguish who is real online. To learn more about the Microsoft Global Community Initiative - a meeting place for all who are part of the Microsoft Community ecosystem, all are welcome:https://aka.ms/MGCI We launched a new page listing our newly minted regional directors.https://aka.ms/MGCIAdvisors Find upcoming events and community calls onhttps://CommunityDays.org Join us in 3 weeks on Monday, September 9 th , 8am PDT for our next show!
