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What are AI tools?

AI tools are software applications that use artificial intelligence to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, like generating text, analysing data, or creating images. In Microsoft's case, employees are using these tools, likely for various work-related tasks, leading to significant spending on their usage or subscriptions.

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