Microsoft Copilot Gets New Features, From Long-Term Memories To New Avatars

Copilot got a new set of features (photo: Doc. Microsoft)

JAKARTA Microsoft announced a new set of features for Copilot, its digital assistant. This update includes more in-depth team collaboration and integration with apps like Outlook and Google.

One of the newly released features is the ability to interact with Microsoft Edge. If allowed by users, Copilot can review tabs on Edge to summarize information, compare data, and take actions such as ordering hotels.

In addition, Copilot can now turn the previous search into a more organized 'story channel'. This will help users re-examine old ideas or continue the path of thought that had been cut off.

Next, Microsoft introduced a new avatar called Mico, abbreviation of Microsoft Copilot. This avatar is designed to make conversations feel more natural by displaying expressions and changing colors.

This improvement is designed to increase the appeal of Copilot, especially in browsers. The next feature is Groups, the ability in which Copilot can be a common space and can be used to support up to 32 people.

This feature facilitates team work in the form of writing and other projects in real-time. Copilot is also now equipped with long-term memory. This memory helps users track thoughts and lists.

Memories can also remember important details from users for future interactions. According to Microsoft's AI Product Manager, Ella Stecker, this capability is very important, especially since Copilot is a companion to its users.

Lastly, Microsoft is also improving the quality of Copilot's health-related response. Now, the AI assistant is focused on credible sources. All these updates are now available in the US and Microsoft will expand its features to the UK, Canada, and other countries in the next few weeks.