Microsoft has unveiled significant enhancements to Bing Chat and Bing Chat Enterprise through the introduction of the new Copilot AI Companion. This companion will soon integrate OpenAI GPTs and plugins, providing users with a more advanced and customizable AI experience. The incorporation of commercial data protection for users signed in through Microsoft Entra ID is a crucial feature for enterprise users, enhancing security.
The new Copilot platform, accessible through a dedicated website, serves as a central hub for Copilot interactions, offering a specialized chat experience. The aim is to expand access to advanced artificial intelligence benefits, as Microsoft data suggests that AI can significantly boost productivity and work quality.
Bing.com will continue to feature AI chat, providing conversational AI search assistance. Microsoft plans to introduce support for OpenAI GPTs within Copilot, enabling users to tailor Copilot for specific tasks. The combination of GPTs and OpenAI schema widens the possibilities for developers, allowing for more personalized user experiences.
In addition to GPT support, Microsoft has announced plugin support for Copilot, based on the OpenAI schema. These plugins will be available across various Microsoft applications featuring AI Copilot, including Bing, Edge, Windows, and Microsoft 365. Developers will have the ability to publish Copilot plugins through the Microsoft Partner Center.
To ensure a high-quality user experience, Microsoft is providing a testing environment for Copilot, empowering developers to refine chat responses across diverse scenarios. This move aligns with Microsoft’s commitment to ongoing collaboration with OpenAI, as highlighted by CEO Satya Nadella during a recent keynote at the DevDay conference.
