MacOS Does Not Lack AI Apps and Services
The Journey Begins
As a user of Ollama and Msty, I was initially hesitant to install Microsoft’s Copilot for MacOS. However, my curiosity got the better of me, and I decided to give it a try. I was confident that Copilot wouldn’t be able to pull me away from my usual LLMs, but there’s no harm in trying, right?
What’s in the News?
One of the first things I do when testing a new AI app is ask it, "What’s in the news today?" Since I’m accustomed to using locally installed LLMs, I’m used to this question not being answered, as they don’t have access to external sources. When I asked Copilot for MacOS, I received the top five headlines "making waves." Each entry had a citation I could click to open the original article. It then informed me that I could dive deeper into a subject, even offering a suggestion.
I’m Liking This So Far
I could get used to getting my news like this. The actual AI of it all is quite impressive, and I’m liking this so far. It’s easy to view a smattering of news while allowing me to go down any particular rabbit hole I choose. That feature alone could keep me using Copilot.
The Actual AI of it All
Once I got beyond my usual first steps, I decided to pose a question that has been on my mind lately: "What are the long-term effects of radiation to humans on the moon?" Copilot took nearly five minutes to answer the question. Five minutes! At first, I assumed my network was down, but that was not the case. It seems I just happened to ask a question that sent Copilot into a tizzy.
The Think Deeper Feature
If you like to really dive into a topic, click the icon directly to the right of the search bar (I like to call it the Spirograph icon), which turns on the Think Deeper feature. Now, when you type your query and hit Enter, Copilot will do exactly as it says and dive a bit deeper into the subject.
Conclusion
I love it when an answer nudges me toward deeper questions. If you really like to dig into a subject while also exploring new avenues, the Think Deeper feature on Copilot is an outstanding addition. Should you use Copilot on MacOS? This boils down to two things: Do you want to use an AI app to summarize the top news stories of the day? Do you want your AI to suggest rabbit holes for you to dive into that are related to your query?
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Copilot?
A: Copilot is an AI app for MacOS that provides news summaries and suggests rabbit holes for users to dive into.
Q: Is Copilot worth installing?
A: Yes, if you want to use an AI app to summarize the top news stories of the day or if you want your AI to suggest rabbit holes for you to dive into that are related to your query.
Q: What is the Think Deeper feature?
A: The Think Deeper feature allows users to dive deeper into a subject by clicking the icon directly to the right of the search bar, which turns on the feature.
Q: Is Copilot available on other platforms?
A: Yes, Copilot is available on the App Store for MacOS, and a Linux app is also available.
