In a groundbreaking development, Microsoft has transformed PC interaction with the launch of Windows Copilot at Build 2023. This innovative tool integrates the capabilities of Bing and ChatGPT plugins across the Windows system, streamlining the process of optimizing your PC for productivity. Users can simply ask, "How can I adjust my system to work better?" and Windows Copilot will respond with actionable suggestions, such as enabling Focus Sessions for enhanced concentration or switching to dark mode. Implementing these tips is just a click away.
Windows Copilot can even summarize PDF documents with a single mouse click, making it easier to digest content. It enables seamless interaction with various applications as well, allowing users to ask questions like, "What music is best for working?" and receive instant suggestions for playlists on Spotify.
With an array of available plugins, tasks like logo design become effortless; just ask, click, and drag. Microsoft's aim to "Make every user a power user" ensures that everyone can easily access advanced features.
For developers, Windows Copilot presents exciting opportunities to integrate Bing and ChatGPT plugins, enhancing application interactivity. This has sparked online discussions about the pervasive role of AI in technology.
In addition, Bing has integrated with ChatGPT to introduce "Browsing with Bing," a feature available to Plus users and soon to free users. This allows real-time queries that leverage Bing’s search capabilities. For example, users can ask ChatGPT for highlights from the recent Build conference on .NET, receiving instant, relevant information drawn from Bing’s latest search results.
Bing also features its own plugins, including a Zillow plugin for home searches tailored to your budget. Using the Edge browser, users can summon the Bing chatbot to summarize web content, and new plugins unlock additional functionalities, such as generating shopping lists for recipes.
Microsoft 365 Copilot, which integrates GPT-4 into the Office suite, has expanded its plugin capabilities. This enhancement allows users to draft legal contracts with specialized "legal plugins" that assist in editing and ensure document compliance. Tools like the "Westlaw" plugin help verify legal applicability in specific regions, while the "Document Intelligence" plugin simplifies the process of summarizing changes in legal documents.
On the development side, Microsoft has launched Azure AI Studio, a new cloud service designed for creating, customizing, training, evaluating, and deploying next-generation AI applications. It streamlines the integration of external data sources into Azure OpenAI services, enabling developers to create tailored versions of ChatGPT and GPT-4 easily. The introduction of a model directory provides access to a variety of popular open-source models.
In summary, Build 2023 showcased numerous significant innovations, with CEO Satya Nadella highlighting around 50 new features. For those eager to try Windows Copilot, a preview version will be available exclusively for Windows 11 in June 2023.