What is Copilot, AI-powered digital assistant announced by Microsoft?

Earlier this week, Microsoft announced Copilot, an artificial intelligence -powered digital assistant which, according to CEO Satya Nadella, will ‘fundamentally change the way we work and unlock a new wave of productivity growth.’ Microsoft's Copilot “Today marks the next major step in the evolution of how we interact with computing…with our new copilot, we're giving people more agency, and making technology more accessible through the most universal interface — natural language,” said Nadella. As per the tech giant, Copilot combines large language models with data in a user's Microsoft Graph and Microsoft 365 apps. By doing this, it turns words ‘into the most powerful productivity tool on the planet.’ Microsoft has embedded Copilot into apps that are used every day: Words, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and more. Microsoft Copilot: Availability For feedback, Copilot is currently being tested with a small group of users, said Microsoft, adding that in the months ahead, it will be introduced to all 365 apps.