Microsoft is releasing a revamped version of its Copilot personal AI assistant with new features and a redesigned interface. The release reflects Microsoft’s larger vision for consumer AI services under Mustafa Suleyman, who was named CEO of Microsoft AI earlier this year. The company aims to create a dynamic and evolving interaction with Copilot that provides support and facilitates human connections and accomplishments. Microsoft faces strong competition in the AI space but has the advantage of leveraging its existing platforms to promote Copilot adoption for personal use.
The new Copilot features include Copilot Voice for smoother conversations, Copilot Daily for a personalized daily briefing, and Copilot Labs for access to experimental features before wide release. Copilot Daily partners with news outlets like Reuters, Axel Springer, and Hearst Magazines to provide users with daily news, weather updates, and more. Microsoft compensates its publishing partners and plans to add more news sources over time. Copilot Labs offers features like Copilot Vision, which interprets content on the screen in real-time, and Think Deeper, which tackles complex questions with detailed answers.
Microsoft is rolling out the revamped Copilot interface and new features across its apps for iOS, Android, Windows, and the Copilot web portal. The company is also launching Copilot Labs for users of its $20/month Copilot Pro subscription service, providing early access to experimental features. Microsoft has made several announcements related to new Copilot+ PCs, including improved Windows search capabilities, image resolution upscaling in the Photos app, and a preview of the “Click to Do” feature. The flagship feature of Copilot+ PCs, Recall, was delayed due to privacy and security concerns but is now slated for release to Windows Insiders on Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs in October.
Microsoft’s Copilot personal AI assistant aims to stand out in a competitive field where core AI features are becoming essential. With features like Copilot Voice for smoother conversations, Copilot Daily for personalized daily briefings, and Copilot Labs for access to experimental features, Microsoft is positioning itself as a leader in consumer AI services. The company has also announced partnerships with major news outlets for Copilot Daily and is rolling out the new features across platforms, including a subscription service for early access to experimental features. Microsoft’s upcoming Copilot+ PCs offer improved functionality and features, including the delayed Recall feature now set for release in stages starting in October.
