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INSTANT AI UPDATE 42 - THE RISE OF AI MUSIC
The music industry recently crossed a historic threshold: Xania Monet, an AI-generated R&B artist created by poet and songwriter Telisha "Nikki" Jones using the Suno AI platform, charted on multiple Billboard lists. Xania Monet's success is emblematic of a broader shift in the industry. What are the implications of AI Music?

Dan Cooper
Nov 74 min read


INSTANT AI UPDATE 33 - INSTANT AI: MICROSOFT 365 COPILOT EDITION IS LIVE!
This latest guide teaches how to quickly master the AI-enhanced features of Microsoft 365 Plus Copilot. The guide's nine chapters, along with an introductory prologue, detail each powerful Microsoft 365 and Windows 11 topic and explore the 90+ new or AI-enhanced features within Copilot

Dan Cooper
Sep 252 min read


INSTANT AI UPDATE 30 - WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS OF ANTHROPIC’S $1.5 BILLION COPYRIGHT SETTLEMENT?
INSTANT AI UPDATE 30 - WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS OF ANTHROPIC’S $1.5 BILLION COPYRIGHT SETTLEMENT? Anthropic has agreed to pay at LEAST $1.5B to a coalition of authors and publishers. This settlement, reached after months of negotiation and legal pressure, is the largest of its kind in U.S. copyright history and marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing debate over the use of copyrighted material in AI training. As AI systems, particularly large language models (LLMs), have becom

Dan Cooper
Sep 42 min read


INSTANT AI UPDATE 28 - MORE ON AI IN HIGHER EDUCATION
The "Anthropic Education Report: How Educators Use Claude" published last week, examines the transformative impact of AI tools like Claude on university teaching.

Dan Cooper
Aug 212 min read


INSTANT AI UPDATE 25 - ADOPTION OF AI IN HIGHER EDUCATION
AI is rapidly transforming facets of higher education. Over 70% of university professors have embraced AI for research, leveraging its power for data analysis, literature reviews, and hypothesis generation, but less than 35% have integrated AI into teaching and learning.

Dan Cooper
Jul 312 min read


INSTANT AI UPDATE 18 - AI SYCOPHANCY FEEDS THE NARCISSISM IN EACH OF US
AI Sycophancy refers to the tendency of generative AI models to adapt their responses to align with the user’s views, even when those views are factually incorrect or ethically problematic. The term, borrowed from human behavior, describes a pattern where AI chatbots prioritize user approval over truthfulness or objectivity.

Dan Cooper
Jun 122 min read


INSTANT AI: UPDATE 14 - APPLE OPENS UP ACCESS FOR AI TO ITS FOUNDATION MODELS
At the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025, Apple made a groundbreaking announcement that could redefine the landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) in mobile and desktop applications. The company revealed that it is opening its Apple Intelligence Foundation Models Framework (FMF) to third-party developers, enabling them to integrate on-device AI capabilities into their apps.

Dan Cooper
May 152 min read


INSTANT AI UPDATE 9 - AI HALLUCINATIONS, ACTUAL AI PSYCHOSIS
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved with the advent of large language models (LLMs). However, a critical and often misunderstood issue exists: “AI hallucinations”.
This phenomenon occurs when AI generates plausible but false or misleading information. As an AI author, I’ve experienced this many times. This has compelled me to adopt a “trust but verify” mantra.

Dan Cooper
Apr 102 min read


INSTANT AI UPDATE 7 - INDEPTH OVERVIEW OF MICROSOFT COPILOT
This post offers a detailed overview of Microsoft’s Copilot AI strategy, including 5 pros and 5 cons. Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered assistant integrated into Windows and the 365 suite. Leveraging advanced AI technologies, including LLMs and Microsoft Graph, Copilot is designed to enhance productivity, automate repetitive tasks, and streamline workflows across applications, including Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Designer.

Dan Cooper
Mar 272 min read
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