Microsoft Copilot: Everything you need to know about Microsoft's AI | TechCrunch

Copilot is Microsoft ’s take on productivity-boosting AI , and it continues to grow and expand.

There are around a dozen Copilot -branded products powering various capabilities in Microsoft software and services.

Copilot can perform a range of tasks described in natural language, like writing poems and essays, as well as translating text into other languages and summarizing sources from around the web.

There's also stand-alone Copilot apps for Android and iOS and an in-app Telegram room.

Microsoft 365 Copilot is a collection of generative AI add-ons to Microsoft 365 with an emphasis on business apps.

Copilot Pro does not come with Copilot in Teams, a Copilot feature in Microsoft Teams that provides real-time summaries and action items while handling tasks like identifying people for follow-ups.

Copilots can be “chatbots” that can help users navigate different workflows and help with troubleshooting by identifying potential issues and solutions.

GitHub Copilot is a set of tools for generating code and supporting programming work.

Copilot agents range in capability from simple, prompt-and-response agents to more sophisticated bots.

It's available for free for students and for “verified” open source contributors and educators.