Copilot Gets Smarter: New Features for Work and Fun

Microsoft has just rolled out an updated version of Copilot, its AI assistant, packed with new features to make life easier.

Key Highlights

1. Groups Feature

• Allows up to 32 people to chat with Copilot simultaneously.
• Ideal for group planning, such as trips, where Copilot can suggest hotels and even poll participants.

2. Expanded Data Integration

• Pulls data from OneDrive, Outlook, Gmail, and Google Drive.
• Enables cross-service searches for seamless information retrieval.

3. Improved Memory & Privacy Controls

• References past chats and remembers specific details for future use.
• Privacy controls allow users to delete saved data if needed.

4. New AI Character & Voice Modes

• Introduces Mico, a new AI character in voice mode that reacts to user instructions.
• Features a "real talk" mode for witty and engaging responses.

5. Enhanced Healthcare Research

• Grounds answers in reliable sources like Harvard Health.
• Helps users find doctors based on specific criteria.

6. Copilot Actions in Edge Browser

• Automates tasks like unsubscribing from newsletters or booking restaurant tables.
• Currently in limited preview, while other enhancements roll out in the U.S. and additional markets soon.