In a recent under-the-radar move, Microsoft unveiled its latest development for Android users, the Copilot app.
This dedicated app, which made a quiet debut on the Google Play Store on December 19, 2023, introduces an AI-driven experience powered by OpenAI's cutting-edge GPT-4 and DALL-E 3 models.
Despite the fact that it is currently only available on Android, Microsoft has yet to expand its reach to iOS, though the Bing app on iOS mirrors Copilot's functionality (via Android Authority).
Microsoft quietly released Copilot, an AI-driven Android app utilizing GPT-4 and DALL-E 3 by OpenAI, offering chatbot-like functions, text creation, and visuals.
Powered by GPT-4 and DALL-E 3
The true marvel here is the technology that powers Copilot. Copilot is essentially an everyday AI companion powered by OpenAI's formidable GPT-4 and DALL-E 3.
It provides various chatbot-like functions, similar to the capabilities of the well-known ChatGPT. Copilot's capabilities promise to streamline daily tasks ranging from answering questions to crafting text for emails and even generating captivating visuals from simple text descriptions.
What distinguishes Copilot is its complementary nature: users can harness the power of GPT-4 at no cost, making it a cost-effective AI tool for Android users.
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What to Expect from Copilot
Microsoft's description on the Play Store paints Copilot as an indispensable AI assistant.
The app's About section reads:
"Your everyday AI companion
Improve Your Productivity with Copilot-Your AI-Powered Chat Assistant
Copilot is a pioneering chat assistant from Microsoft powered by the latest OpenAI models, GPT-4 and DALL·E 3. These advanced AI technologies provide fast, complex, and precise responses, as well as the ability to create breathtaking visuals from simple text descriptions.
Chat and create all in one place-for free!"
However, access to Copilot comes with certain device requirements. Users need an Android device running on version 11 or higher and about 86.33MB of free space to accommodate the app's installation.
In Other News: A Patent for On-Device AI Processing
MSPowerUser reports that Microsoft has recently filed a patent that unveils a novel method that allows users to create and execute AI pipelines directly on their devices, using web browsers as the conduit.
So, what exactly is an AI pipeline? It is a dynamic set of AI modules performing diverse tasks like analyzing video, audio, or textual data and generating insights.
Microsoft's patent envisions a user-friendly web portal where individuals can select and edit their AI pipelines based on specific insight objectives. This groundbreaking technology democratizes AI by bringing it to users' fingertips.
This technology brings several notable advantages over existing AI processing solutions, making it a potential game-changer. Running AI pipelines on users' devices promises improved performance by minimizing latency and reducing bandwidth consumption.
Beyond this, the patent emphasizes the user's ability to customize the type and quality of insights they desire for their content.
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