Unveiling Copilot: What You Need to Know

    December 13, 2023

    What if we told you your business could have its own personal assistant that’s always ready to help, can answer virtually any question, and even change system settings on your devices?

    It might sound too good to be true, but thanks to Microsoft’s innovative new AI chatbot, Copilot, it’s a reality.

    Imagine this: You’re busy. Your day is packed with meetings, and you need to quickly find information or change a setting on your device. What do you do? Instead of panicking or wasting time you don’t have, just ask Copilot.

    It’s the new kid on the block, replacing Cortana as Microsoft’s go-to AI assistant. Copilot is integrated into the Microsoft Edge browser and Windows 11, offering a personalized, context-aware experience surpassing the capabilities of Cortana.

    When you summon Copilot, a user-friendly sidebar emerges, revealing an interface identical to Bing Chat’s web version. Here, you can customize your conversation style and pose questions on virtually any topic. From “Make me a picture of a tropical beach with palm trees” to “Create a five-day itinerary for my business trip in March”, Copilot is ready to assist.

    What makes Copilot truly exceptional is its contextual understanding. You can ask follow-up questions without rigidly repeating keywords, meaning you can have a conversation much like with a real person. In addition, you can extract information from any Microsoft Edge page. Simply ask something like, “Give me a summary of the page I have opened on Microsoft Edge”, and Copilot will scan the webpage content and respond accordingly.

    There is a catch, though. The current preview of Copilot in the Windows 11 2023 update is a work in progress. Microsoft is still fine-tuning the interface and has plans for additional features in upcoming updates.

    While it might still be finding its feet, there’s no denying its potential. If you’re intrigued and would like guidance on navigating Copilot or any other productivity tools, reach out.

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