The presentation of Windows Copilot Within the framework of Microsoft Build 2023 It represents an important milestone in the history of Microsoft, since it means the arrival of the Artificial Intelligence to Windows 11 using a virtual assistant. This assistant will be able to offer suggestions to the user based on the content displayed on the screen. Will be Available from June.
Everything we know right now, from the preliminary version that has been shown to the media, may change later. However, you already anticipate the way in which this new assistant will work and all that it can contribute. And, in principle, it all sounds very interesting.
We are facing a new and revolutionary assistant called to replace Cortana. The truth is that, more than a substitute, Copilot is presented as a creation destined to beat its predecessor in all aspects, something totally new and different that will make Cortana a completely obsolete tool.
From Microsoft they assure that it is a great leap forward, a great turning point. So it affirms Panos Panay, director of Windows and devices at Microsoft, who says that Windows Copilot will make "Every user is a power user, an assistant that helps you take action, customize your settings, and connect seamlessly through your favorite apps."
The tool has been developed by the company CopilotSystem, which has worked to achieve proper integration into the operating system through a sidebar. It can be accessed simply by clicking on the Copilot icon, located in the central part of the taskbar.
Copilot Sidebar
Once the user opens the Windows Copilot sidebar, it remains visible in all applications, programs and windows. With a very simple way of use, the user can customize the configuration and connect through their favorite applications.
All the standard functions to which users were already accustomed, are still available. In fact, Windows Copilot improves them. An example: in addition to copying and pasting content, we will also be able to use the assistant to rewrite, summarize, or explain said content.
In addition, taking the same example from the text, we can ask Copilot to summarize it or even explain it to us. And that's just a simple case. This new assistant can help us plan trips, find cheap flights, search for relevant information, answer questions thanks to the integration with ChatGPT, etc.
In this way, simply chatting With the assistant, we will get completely personalized answers and we will be able to do things as varied as making changes to the operating system settings, playing a music list or opening an application.
The useful applications are endless, we are only seeing the tip of the iceberg of everything that artificial intelligence can contribute in this and many other areas. And while it is true that AI raises many doubts among people, in some cases, like this one, it offers a lot of advantages that we must know how to take advantage of.
ChatGPT, Bing and more AI updates for Windows
During the same event in which Copilot was presented in society, Microsoft and Open AI They announced their collaboration agreement. The goal of both is to grow the ecosystem of AI plugins.
This means that developers are going to have the opportunity to create and ship plugins that are functional on platforms like ChatGPT and Bing. But also in others like Dynamics 365 Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot and Windows Copilot. It must also be said that, according to Microsoft, this new assistant based on artificial intelligence will be present in the Edge browser.
At the moment, what is most striking and interesting to Windows 11 users is that both Bing Chat and Copilot will be compatible with the new plugins. This will make it easier for integration with other applications to be faster and more direct. Much more than up to now, of course. Furthermore, all these plugins have been designed to offer recommendations to the user based on their own conversations.
In short, it can be said that the launch of Windows Copilot represents a significant advance in the capabilities of PC platforms. It is also the announcement of a near future (closer than we think) in which AI will play an increasingly important role in the tasks of optimization and enrichment of the user experience.
So all those who have Windows 11 installed on their computers should stay tuned for new updates of the operating system to incorporate this fabulous assistant based on AI that promises us so much good. It is rumored that Copilot will be available from June 11, although no exact date has been confirmed. The future knocks on our door.