Microsoft Copilot[2] is a sophisticated artificial intelligence[1] (AI) assistant developed by Microsoft[3]. Announced in March 2023, Copilot seamlessly integrates with Microsoft’s Windows 11[4] and Microsoft 365 applications, enhancing productivity by providing assistance with various tasks. This AI assistant is powered by the Microsoft Prometheus model and OpenAI[5]’s GPT-4[6], both of which contribute to its robust functionality. Furthermore, Copilot utilizes Microsoft Graph to analyze user data and context, resulting in improved user assistance. Microsoft also offers a premium version, the Microsoft Copilot Pro, which boasts advanced features such as GPT-4 Turbo. The introduction of Copilot marks a significant advancement in AI-powered productivity tools, with Microsoft positioning it as a key player in the market. Despite some ethical concerns and public perception issues, Microsoft Copilot has been well-received for its integration and AI capabilities.
Microsoft Copilot is a chatbot developed by Microsoft and launched on February 7, 2023. Based on a large language model, it is able to cite sources, create poems, and write songs. It is Microsoft's primary replacement for the discontinued Cortana.
Developer(s) | Microsoft |
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Initial release | February 7, 2023 |
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Predecessor | Cortana |
Type | Chatbot |
License | Proprietary |
Website | copilot |
The service was introduced under the name Bing Chat, as a built-in feature for Microsoft Bing and Microsoft Edge. Over the course of 2023, Microsoft began to unify the Copilot branding across its various chatbot products. At its Build 2023 conference, Microsoft announced its plans to integrate Copilot into Windows 11, allowing users to access it directly through the taskbar. In January 2024, a dedicated Copilot key was announced for Windows keyboards.
Copilot utilizes the Microsoft Prometheus model, built upon OpenAI's GPT-4 foundational large language model, which in turn has been fine-tuned using both supervised and reinforcement learning techniques. The chatbot's conversational interface style resembles that of ChatGPT. Copilot is able to communicate in numerous languages and dialects.
Microsoft operates Copilot on a freemium model. It allows users on its free tier to access most features, while priority access to newer features, including custom chatbot creation, is provided to paid subscribers under the commercial name "Microsoft Copilot Pro". Several default chatbots are available in the free version of Microsoft Copilot, including the standard Copilot chatbot, and Microsoft Designer, which is oriented towards using its Image Creator to generate images based on text prompts.