Microsoft Copilot[1] is a sophisticated AI system developed by Microsoft[2] in partnership with OpenAI[3]. It’s a cutting-edge software that enhances Microsoft 365 applications and services, performing tasks like information collection. Copilot utilizes the Microsoft Prometheus model and operates on an Azure-based supercomputing platform. It features a range of default chatbots and supports numerous plugins, communicating in various languages and dialects. It’s integrated with Microsoft 365 services, and available on Windows, Android, and iOS[4]. Additionally, it offers a premium service known as Microsoft Copilot Pro, with enhanced features. Amidst concerns about ethical implications, Microsoft is committed to addressing these issues while continually improving Copilot’s features and functionality.
Microsoft Copilot est un chatbot developed by Microsoft and launched on February 7, 2023. Based on a large language model, it is able to cite sources, create poems, and write songs. It is Microsoft's primary replacement for the discontinued Cortana.
Developer(s) | Microsoft |
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Initial release | February 7, 2023 |
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Predecessor | Cortana |
Type | Chatbot |
License | Proprietary |
Site web | copilot |
The service was introduced under the name Bing Chat, as a built-in feature for Microsoft Bing et Microsoft Edge. Over the course of 2023, Microsoft began to unify the Copilot branding across its various chatbot products. At its Build 2023 conference, Microsoft announced its plans to integrate Copilot into Windows 11, allowing users to access it directly through the taskbar. In January 2024, a dedicated Copilot key was announced for Windows keyboards.
Copilot utilizes the Microsoft Prometheus model, built upon OpenAI's GPT-4 foundational large language model, which in turn has been fine-tuned using both supervised and reinforcement learning techniques. The chatbot's conversational interface style resembles that of ChatGPT. Copilot is able to communicate in numerous languages and dialects.
Microsoft operates Copilot on a freemium model. It allows users on its free tier to access most features, while priority access to newer features, including custom chatbot creation, is provided to paid subscribers under the commercial name "Microsoft Copilot Pro". Several default chatbots are available in the free version of Microsoft Copilot, including the standard Copilot chatbot, and Microsoft Designer, which is oriented towards using its Image Creator to generate images based on text prompts.