Microsoft Enhances Copilot with Top AI Features
As Microsoft celebrates its 50th anniversary, it's rolling out a significant update to Copilot, bringing it up to speed with rivals like ChatGPT and Claude. The AI assistant, powered by various OpenAI models, is now equipped with features like memory, personalization, web-based actions, podcast creation, camera and screen analysis, and advanced research capabilities, among others.
With the new Memory feature, Copilot can now keep tabs on your preferences, interests, and personal details like your birthday. It uses this information to tailor responses, offer advice, and even make proactive suggestions. Microsoft emphasizes user control, allowing you to decide what information Copilot remembers or opt out completely.
Image: Microsoft
This update is part of Microsoft's ongoing effort to make Copilot feel more personal. While still in the early stages, Microsoft hints at future enhancements, including personalized appearances for Copilot, with the exciting possibility of reviving the beloved Clippy.
“Copilot is more than just an AI; it's yours,” says Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman. “Each user's Copilot will have a unique style and blend of attributes, tailored to suit individual needs and preferences.”
In addition to personalization, Copilot's capabilities are expanding. The new Actions feature allows the AI to perform tasks through a web browser, similar to OpenAI’s Operator agent or Amazon’s Nova Act model. Microsoft envisions this being used for tasks like booking show tickets, reserving restaurants, and making purchases, especially when paired with new shopping features that enable Copilot to research products and find discounts.
Copilot Vision, initially introduced in the web tool in December 2024, is now expanding to Windows and mobile apps. On Windows, Copilot can "see" what's on your screen across different apps and files, allowing it to answer questions or interact with content. On iOS and Android, it can analyze anything visible through your phone's camera or the photos in your camera roll.
Image: Microsoft
The Deep Research feature enables Copilot to analyze large volumes of documents or online sources for complex projects. This capability is being integrated with Bing to provide AI-powered responses within the search engine. Additionally, Copilot can now generate podcast-style audio to explain topics based on its research, and a new Pages feature helps organize notes and research into a single canvas.
Microsoft is rolling out these features starting today in "initial versions," with improvements expected over the coming weeks and months. Availability will vary by feature, platform, and market. While none of these features are groundbreaking—ChatGPT introduced memory last year, Google Gemini offers a vision mode, and many AI companies are working on personalized agents—Microsoft's simultaneous introduction of these enhancements underscores its commitment to staying competitive and maximizing its investment in OpenAI.
Update, April 4th: Added confirmation that Clippy will be a Copilot personalization option.
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DouglasMartin
August 24, 2025 at 9:01:19 AM EDT
I just tried the new Copilot features, and the personalization is kinda cool but feels like it’s trying too hard to know me. 😅 Anyone else think AI’s getting a bit too nosy these days?
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BenHernández
April 15, 2025 at 10:00:05 AM EDT
MicrosoftのCopilotの更新は素晴らしいです！メモリーやパーソナライゼーションなどの新機能が、よりパーソナルアシスタントっぽく感じさせます。ただ、ウェブベースの操作が時々ぎこちないですね。でも、大きな進歩で、ぜひ試す価値がありますよ！🚀
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WyattHill
April 14, 2025 at 11:08:18 AM EDT
A atualização do Copilot da Microsoft é incrível! As novas funcionalidades como memória e personalização fazem com que pareça mais um assistente pessoal. Mas, as ações baseadas na web podem ser um pouco desajeitadas às vezes. Ainda assim, é um grande avanço e vale a pena conferir! 🚀
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JackPerez
April 13, 2025 at 12:08:37 PM EDT
A atualização do Copilot da Microsoft é impressionante! As novas funcionalidades como memória e personalização fazem com que pareça mais um assistente pessoal. Usei para criar podcasts e foi bem suave. Só gostaria que fosse um pouco mais rápido, mas no geral, uma boa atualização.
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EricRoberts
April 13, 2025 at 11:37:04 AM EDT
Microsoft의 Copilot 업데이트는 멋집니다! 메모리와 개인화 같은 새 기능이 더 개인 비서처럼 느껴지게 합니다. 하지만 웹 기반 작업이 때때로 어색할 수 있습니다. 그래도 큰 진보이며, 꼭 시도해볼 가치가 있습니다! 🚀
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EricRoberts
April 13, 2025 at 8:09:46 AM EDT
マイクロソフトのCopilotのアップデートは素晴らしいですね！メモリーやパーソナライゼーションなどの新機能が追加され、よりパーソナルなアシスタントのようになりました。ポッドキャスト作成にも使ってみましたが、スムーズです。もう少し速ければ完璧ですが、全体的に良いアップグレードです。
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As Microsoft celebrates its 50th anniversary, it's rolling out a significant update to Copilot, bringing it up to speed with rivals like ChatGPT and Claude. The AI assistant, powered by various OpenAI models, is now equipped with features like memory, personalization, web-based actions, podcast creation, camera and screen analysis, and advanced research capabilities, among others.
With the new Memory feature, Copilot can now keep tabs on your preferences, interests, and personal details like your birthday. It uses this information to tailor responses, offer advice, and even make proactive suggestions. Microsoft emphasizes user control, allowing you to decide what information Copilot remembers or opt out completely.
Image: Microsoft
This update is part of Microsoft's ongoing effort to make Copilot feel more personal. While still in the early stages, Microsoft hints at future enhancements, including personalized appearances for Copilot, with the exciting possibility of reviving the beloved Clippy.
“Copilot is more than just an AI; it's yours,” says Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman. “Each user's Copilot will have a unique style and blend of attributes, tailored to suit individual needs and preferences.”
In addition to personalization, Copilot's capabilities are expanding. The new Actions feature allows the AI to perform tasks through a web browser, similar to OpenAI’s Operator agent or Amazon’s Nova Act model. Microsoft envisions this being used for tasks like booking show tickets, reserving restaurants, and making purchases, especially when paired with new shopping features that enable Copilot to research products and find discounts.
Copilot Vision, initially introduced in the web tool in December 2024, is now expanding to Windows and mobile apps. On Windows, Copilot can "see" what's on your screen across different apps and files, allowing it to answer questions or interact with content. On iOS and Android, it can analyze anything visible through your phone's camera or the photos in your camera roll.
Image: Microsoft
The Deep Research feature enables Copilot to analyze large volumes of documents or online sources for complex projects. This capability is being integrated with Bing to provide AI-powered responses within the search engine. Additionally, Copilot can now generate podcast-style audio to explain topics based on its research, and a new Pages feature helps organize notes and research into a single canvas.
Microsoft is rolling out these features starting today in "initial versions," with improvements expected over the coming weeks and months. Availability will vary by feature, platform, and market. While none of these features are groundbreaking—ChatGPT introduced memory last year, Google Gemini offers a vision mode, and many AI companies are working on personalized agents—Microsoft's simultaneous introduction of these enhancements underscores its commitment to staying competitive and maximizing its investment in OpenAI.
Update, April 4th: Added confirmation that Clippy will be a Copilot personalization option.
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August 24, 2025 at 9:01:19 AM EDT
I just tried the new Copilot features, and the personalization is kinda cool but feels like it’s trying too hard to know me. 😅 Anyone else think AI’s getting a bit too nosy these days?
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April 15, 2025 at 10:00:05 AM EDT
MicrosoftのCopilotの更新は素晴らしいです！メモリーやパーソナライゼーションなどの新機能が、よりパーソナルアシスタントっぽく感じさせます。ただ、ウェブベースの操作が時々ぎこちないですね。でも、大きな進歩で、ぜひ試す価値がありますよ！🚀
0
April 14, 2025 at 11:08:18 AM EDT
A atualização do Copilot da Microsoft é incrível! As novas funcionalidades como memória e personalização fazem com que pareça mais um assistente pessoal. Mas, as ações baseadas na web podem ser um pouco desajeitadas às vezes. Ainda assim, é um grande avanço e vale a pena conferir! 🚀
0
April 13, 2025 at 12:08:37 PM EDT
A atualização do Copilot da Microsoft é impressionante! As novas funcionalidades como memória e personalização fazem com que pareça mais um assistente pessoal. Usei para criar podcasts e foi bem suave. Só gostaria que fosse um pouco mais rápido, mas no geral, uma boa atualização.
0
April 13, 2025 at 11:37:04 AM EDT
Microsoft의 Copilot 업데이트는 멋집니다! 메모리와 개인화 같은 새 기능이 더 개인 비서처럼 느껴지게 합니다. 하지만 웹 기반 작업이 때때로 어색할 수 있습니다. 그래도 큰 진보이며, 꼭 시도해볼 가치가 있습니다! 🚀
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April 13, 2025 at 8:09:46 AM EDT
マイクロソフトのCopilotのアップデートは素晴らしいですね！メモリーやパーソナライゼーションなどの新機能が追加され、よりパーソナルなアシスタントのようになりました。ポッドキャスト作成にも使ってみましたが、スムーズです。もう少し速ければ完璧ですが、全体的に良いアップグレードです。
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