Copilot's major changes as Microsoft turns 50 years old.

Much of Copilot's new feature is based on ideas already developed by competitors. However, Microsoft has yet to release specific information or explain how it will address security issues.

Microsoft recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. Photo: Jean Luc-Ichard .

On April 4th, to celebrate its 50th anniversary, Microsoft announced changes to its AI chatbot. The company stated that Copilot has transformed into an AI agent capable of performing actions on most websites, allowing users to book tickets, reserve restaurant tables, and perform many other tasks.

Similar to OpenAI's ChatGPT, this chatbot also has the ability to remember specific information about users, such as your favorite food or movie.

Additionally, Copilot can analyze real-time video from your phone and answer questions based on what the chatbot sees. This feature is similar to Gemini's integration with Google Lens.

These upgrades come as Microsoft seeks to revamp Copilot to integrate more of its own proprietary technologies (internally known as MAI). Copilot has long been criticized for lagging behind its competitors, primarily relying on OpenAI's ChatGPT model.

Microsoft says it has partnered with platforms like 1-800-Flowers.com, Booking.com, Expedia, and Tripadvisor to ensure compatibility from day one. Simply enter a request, such as “send a bouquet of flowers to my significant other,” and Copilot will attempt to fulfill that task for you.

Inspired by the Perplexity search engine, Copilot can now also track online deals. The chatbot will notify you when promotions are available and provide a link to purchase the product.

However, the true effectiveness of Copilot in performing these tasks remains unclear. Unlike some competitors, Microsoft does not disclose many details about how it works, nor what data shows where Copilot might encounter difficulties or when human intervention is needed.

It's likely that websites could also block Copilot, similar to how they previously blocked OpenAI's Operator. According to Tech Crunch , some companies might do this to avoid impacting their advertising revenue.

Additionally, the new version also includes less controversial upgrades, such as the ability to create podcasts from existing content, similar to NotebookLM's "Audio Overview" feature. Copilot will create a conversation with two AI hosts. You can pause the podcast at any time to ask the chatbot questions.

Copilot's new interface. Photo: Microsoft.

On Android, iOS, and Windows, Copilot can now "see" images from your camera, photo library, or desktop screen to analyze and respond contextually. This feature will be tested first for Windows Insider users starting next week.

On another note, Copilot has been enhanced with Pages, a project aggregation tool inspired by ChatGPT Canvas and Claude Artifacts. Pages allows users to store and organize notes and research documents on a whiteboard-like interface.

Complementing Pages is the Deep Research feature, which allows Copilot to gather information from online sources and then analyze it to answer complex questions. This feature is similar to Deep Research in ChatGPT or Gemini.

As mentioned, Copilot will remember information about you so it can suggest personalized solutions or provide reminders when needed. You can also choose to delete individual memories or turn this feature off entirely.

"Copilot gives you control through a user dashboard where you can choose what information is remembered, or choose not to remember anything at all," Microsoft wrote in the blog post.

Although Microsoft says users are in control, details on how to prevent Copilot from accessing private files or causing serious desktop errors remain limited, TechCrunch notes.

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