Copilot, Microsoft’s AI companion, got some big updates today, including advanced voice and vision capabilities.
These new enhancements bring it more in line with other AI chatbots like Google Gemini and OpenAI’s ChatGPT (though it’s worth noting that the latter underpins Copilot). Some may even argue that the new-and-improved Copilot now outshines the aforementioned AI tools — but that’s up to you to decide.
Curious about the new utilities that Microsoft introduced for Copilot? Stick around.
1. Copilot Voice
Similar to the recently announced Gemini Live update and ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode, Microsoft has debuted Copilot Voice, which allows users to have smooth, engaging verbal conversations with Copilot.
Just like Gemini Live and ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode, you’ll have the ability to interrupt Copilot Voice. Plus, there will be four voices you can choose from.
In an early demo Microsoft shared with Mashable, Copilot Voice spoke with filler words and disfluencies like “ums” …