Windows 11 launches major update, Copilot AI assistant makes stunning debut

Microsoft's official website announced that the major version update "23H2" of the Windows 11 operating system has been released to IT professionals, which includes the long-awaited AI assistant "Copilot". Microsoft Copilot is a generative AI (AIGC) tool, similar to the globally popular ChatGPT. Microsoft describes Copilot as a "daily AI companion" that can be seamlessly used in "all common applications and experiences". According to the images on the Microsoft website, Copilot docks as a sidebar on the right side of the screen. Users can open the program panel by clicking the Copilot icon in the taskbar or using the "Win+C" shortcut key on the keyboard, similar to how Cortana was opened in Windows 10. Using a large language model (LLM), users can simply give instructions in "natural language" and Copilot can help write email text, answer questions, and automatically perform related operations in the Windows system. Copilot's functionality is more powerful than Microsoft's Cortana. Earlier this year, Microsoft embedded AI chatbot technology in its search engine Bing and plans to launch Microsoft 365 Copilot for enterprise customers this week. Last week, Microsoft CEO Nadella said during an earnings call, "We are bringing individuals and businesses around the world into the AI era through Copilot. We are rapidly injecting AI into every layer of the technology stack, as well as every role and business process, to increase customer productivity gains."