Microsoft Unveils New Features for Copilot
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Microsoft has added numerous new features to its AI chatbot, Copilot. Since its initial release, Copilot has undergone significant updates, including Copilot Voice, Copilot Vision, Deep Research, and more. The latest additions aim to improve the AI tool’s capabilities and user experience.
1. Memory
Copilot’s new memory feature allows the AI to remember basic information about users. This information will be used to provide more personalized and high-quality answers. Users can opt-out of the memory feature or select which type of information they want to save.
2. Appearances
Microsoft will soon allow users to give their Copilot different appearances, making the AI more personalized and engaging. A video demonstration is available below:
3. Actions
Copilot’s new actions feature enables the AI to take action on users’ behalf. Users can give Copilot a simple text prompt, and the AI will complete tasks compatible with launch partners across the web. For example, booking event trips or reservations.
4. Copilot Vision Update
Copilot Vision is an experience that allows Copilot to view and understand the context of what users are doing online to provide verbal real-time assistance. The feature is now available on the web, mobile, and Windows versions.
5. Podcasts
Copilot can create AI-powered podcasts based on any content users provide or pull information from the web. Users can even interrupt the AI to steer the conversation.
6. Deep Research
Copilot Research can conduct complex research that typically takes hours of web searching in much less time from many online sources. The AI will compile the results into one organized document.
7. Pages
The Pages feature in Copilot is a text editor that collaborates with users, acting like a co-editor who can analyze, revise, polish, and organize text. A video demonstration is available below:
8. Shopping
Copilot can act as a personal shopping assistant, helping users find products they describe. The AI can also provide buying advice, build comparisons, research products, and alert users of price drops. Users can purchase directly from the app.
9. Copilot Search
Copilot Search in Bing combines traditional and generative search to help users find what they need. Users can use conversational search terms, and the AI will provide answers that are conversational in nature but pulled from the web in real-time. Answers will have footnotes and display sources prominently to ensure a healthy web ecosystem.
Conclusion
The new features in Copilot aim to improve the AI tool’s capabilities and user experience. With the addition of memory, appearances, actions, and more, Copilot is poised to become an even more powerful and personalized AI assistant.
FAQs
Q: What is Copilot’s memory feature?
A: Copilot’s memory feature allows the AI to remember basic information about users and use it to provide more personalized and high-quality answers.
Q: Can I opt-out of Copilot’s memory feature?
A: Yes, users can opt-out of the memory feature or select which type of information they want to save.
Q: What is Copilot Vision?
A: Copilot Vision is an experience that allows Copilot to view and understand the context of what users are doing online to provide verbal real-time assistance.
Q: Is Copilot Search available now?
A: Yes, Copilot Search in Bing is available now and can be accessed by visiting the landing page.
Q: Can I use Copilot on multiple platforms?
A: Yes, Copilot is available on the web, mobile, and Windows versions.
