Microsoft has recently unveiled its Copilot Labs program, an initiative aimed at testing new AI features before they become widely available. This program is exclusive to a subset of Copilot Pro subscribers, who will have early access to experimental AI capabilities, including "Think Deeper" and "Copilot Vision."
Think Deeper
Think Deeper is a feature that enables Copilot to solve complex problems using step-by-step calculations. It utilizes the latest reasoning models, likely including OpenAI's o1 models, to provide detailed explanations for its responses. This feature is particularly useful for tasks requiring deep reasoning, such as solving math problems or planning complex life events. Think Deeper is currently available to a limited number of Copilot Pro users in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States, with broader availability and language support planned for the future.
"When you Think Deeper with Copilot you can get help working through a tricky coding or math problem, or even planning for complex life events. With better reasoning capability, Think Deeper spends more time considering your scenario and replies with a more comprehensive… pic.twitter.com/F2xWSARnHI
— TestingCatalog News 🗞 (@testingcatalog) October 8, 2024
Copilot Vision
Copilot Vision is a feature integrated into Microsoft Edge that allows Copilot to analyze and interact with web pages. Users can ask questions about the content on their screen, get summaries, translate text, or receive help completing tasks using natural language. This feature is designed to enhance the user experience by providing context-specific assistance without disrupting the workflow. Copilot Vision is initially rolling out to a limited number of Copilot Pro subscribers in the United States, with plans to expand to more users and websites over time.
I was able to access the "Copilot vision" UI in Edge without a Pro account, but it is not possible to share the screen with Copilot, I GUESS in the future this feature will be available for all users 🤷:https://t.co/NZU8bqR2lv
— Leopeva64 (@Leopeva64) October 5, 2024
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Company Context
Microsoft's introduction of Copilot Labs reflects its commitment to ensuring that AI features are secure and robust before they are widely released. By trialing these features with a small subset of users, Microsoft aims to gather feedback, learn, and apply these lessons to improve the product. This approach underscores the company's focus on balancing innovation with responsibility and safety in AI development.
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