Microsoft has quietly rolled out a new standalone AI chatbot app for Android without any noise or company press release. The release, called Copilot and first noticed by a Twitter user, adds to the Redmond-based tech giant’s burgeoning field of AI-powered mobile apps that consumers can access from the palm of their hand. We continue to expand the variety of options available.
The Copilot app, currently available on the Google Play Store, is Microsoft’s latest move to leverage its partnership with leading AI developer OpenAI. The Copilot app integrates the advanced language and image generation capabilities of GPT-4 and DALL-E 3 with the image analysis capabilities of GPT-Vision. In other words, the brand-new Copilot promises text replies as polished as ChatGPT Plus, and images as impressive as those created with OpenAI’s paid services.
The app appears to be an evolution of the previous standalone Bing search app, allowing users to engage in a variety of AI-enhanced tasks, from asking complex questions to generating visuals and writing documents. Become.
Copilot is the brand Microsoft uses to house all of its AI-powered services. Its coding assistant, deprecated virtual assistant Cortana, and AI-powered web search and chatbot all fall under the Copilot umbrella as a single product.
The release of Copilot for Android is particularly notable in that it offers advanced AI features for free, as opposed to the subscription-based model of ChatGPT Plus. This approach marks a strategic shift in the competitive landscape, positioning Microsoft’s products as a viable alternative to other free or integrated assistants such as Siri, Google Assistant, and Samsung’s Bixby.
The fact that Copilot ships with GPT-4 (a recent version known for its subtle understanding and response capabilities) out of the box is a big deal for anyone looking to test the latest AI models without spending too much on a subscription. It will be a plus.
Although the Copilot app is aimed only at Android users, there is an iOS version, especially given the large market share of Apple’s operating system and the strategic importance of reaching the widest possible user base. That it doesn’t deter speculation about its imminent appearance. Something similar happened with OpenAI’s original ChatGPT app. The app was first available on iOS and later ported to Android.
Decrypt reached out to Microsoft for more information about the app and to confirm whether there will be an iOS release. However, an automated email response said Microsoft did not respond because its media relations department was on “health leave.”
As traditional virtual assistants face new competitors, the industry is enjoying rapid product diversification and a race toward more sophisticated user-centric solutions. There are many other apps on the market, from chatbots like Poe and Replika to popular assistants like ChatGPT and Copilot.
Additionally, many existing popular apps such as Facetune, Deepl, Grammarly, and Duolingo are getting better thanks to AI integration. These services leverage the power of generative AI to provide a better user experience, allowing people to get better advice, make better image edits, and receive better translations in any mode. This allows you to benefit from better output overall.
Edited by Ryan Ozawa.