Microsoft has teamed up with OpenAI to make a significant advancement in the generative AI sector. The company from Redmond launched a service called Copilot, allowing users to utilize OpenAI’s advanced model for free on PCs with Windows 11 OS, and later extended this to Windows 10 users. Additionally, Microsoft’s GPT-powered Copilot is available on any web browser and through a free app for Android and iPhone users.
Here are five lesser-known features of Copilot that users should be aware of:
Copilot Notebook for Extended Text Prompts For those who find the standard text prompt input box too limiting, the Copilot Notebook offers a solution. It features a large context window supporting up to 18,000 characters, perfect for detailed queries like generating computer program code or requesting specific responses. The Notebook has a simple user interface and makes AI-generated results easily accessible. It can also summarize long emails or messages.
Generate High-Quality, Royalty-Free Images Copilot can create images for free using OpenAI’s DALL.E 3 model, one of the best text-to-image generative AI models. Users can modify these images by using the Microsoft Designer option, which includes tools for background removal/replacement, background blurring, color tone adjustments, and applying filters. Although images generated with Copilot are watermarked, the Designer app can also be used to create stunning wallpapers for smartphones or computers.
Utilize the Power of Plugins Microsoft has recently enabled plugins for Copilot, allowing for more specific results. For instance, shopaholics can add plugins like Klarna for exact price comparisons of products. The search plugin is enabled by default, combining web search results with AI-generated results, but it can be disabled for AI-only content.
Voice Interaction with Copilot Copilot accepts both text and voice prompts. When using voice search, Copilot will automatically dictate the AI-generated result. Even for text prompts, there is an option for Copilot to read out the output, making it accessible for users who cannot use a physical keyboard.
Image Search Capabilities Copilot can also process images as prompts or input. Users can ask queries related to an image, such as information about a monument or a famous personality, or request Copilot to generate similar images in different styles. It can also extract text from images or translate the text from one language to another.
