Formerly called Bing Search, Copilot is based on ChatGPT and replaced the Bing AI chatbot.
What Is Copilot?
Copilot is Microsofts AI productivity tool.
you’re able to alsouse it with Microsoft Teams.
In Windows, Copilot can perform tasks like activating dark mode and starting a focus session.
The implementation in Microsoft 365 apps is even more diverse and varies from one app to the next.
Who Built This?
Microsoft originally developed Copilot, based on the then-current GPT-4 technology from OpenAI.
As newer versions of ChatGPT come out, Microsoft will adopt them in Copilot.
How Does It Impact Me?
Copilot is also available in Microsoft 365 apps, but only if you or your employer pays for access.
Its also available directly in Windows.
(There is no discount for paying that annual fee, by the way.)
It’s always important to double check any information you receive from an AI like Copilot.
What Happens When I Access Copilot?
Accessing Copilot through Microsoft Edge provides you with three additional options:Chat,Compose, andInsights.
you could ask questions, ask it to help with brainstorming, and even ask it to create images.
Thecomposefeature provides options designed specifically for generating text, with tone, format, and length options.
It helps generate a rough draft if you arent sure where to start.
Theinsightsoption provides different information depending on the website that youre currently viewing.
Depending on the page’s content, it may offer to summarize the contents or provide additional insights.
For example, you might use it when shopping to find more product information quickly.
When you access Copilot through Windows, the interface is simpler.
