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Microsoft Copilot

Microsoft's consumer AI assistant. Free via Bing and Windows. Based on GPT-4 with built-in web search.

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What is Microsoft Copilot?

Microsoft Copilot is Microsoft's consumer AI assistant, available via copilot.microsoft.com, built into Bing Search, integrated in Windows 11 and available as a mobile app. It is based on GPT-4 and has standard access to real-time web searches via Bing. Copilot offers a similar experience to ChatGPT but with the Microsoft branding and deeper Windows integration.

How does Microsoft Copilot work?

Copilot combines the GPT-4 model with Bing's search capabilities, giving it constant access to current information. For each question, Copilot determines whether it needs a web search and integrates the results transparently into the answer — including source references.

In Windows 11, Copilot is available as a side panel that understands the entire Windows environment: you can analyze screenshots, adjust Windows settings, search for files and perform system management tasks via Copilot.

Core features

Real-time web search — always current information via Bing
Image generation — via DALL·E 3 integration
Windows integration — system management via Windows Copilot
File analysis — analyze documents and images
Conversational — multi-step conversations with memory
Free — basic version available without subscription

Difference from Microsoft 365 Copilot

Microsoft Copilot (consumer) is the free assistant via copilot.microsoft.com. Microsoft 365 Copilot (business) is the paid version (€30/user/month) integrated in Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams with access to company data.

Advantages

Free to use
Built-in Bing search for current information
Seamless Windows 11 integration

Disadvantages

Less powerful than ChatGPT Plus or Claude Pro
Limited customizability

Who is it for?

Microsoft Copilot is for Windows users who want a free, well-integrated AI assistant without an extra subscription.

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