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Just weeks after the new AI-powered Copilot Vision was rolled out to testers, Microsoft is now teasing the tool will be coming soon for all users.
Copilot Vision is the AI assistant that can see exactly what you see. Once a user opts in, the tool can take over your browser and it “understands the web page you’re viewing, both text and images, and can answer questions about its content, suggest next steps and help you without disrupting your workflow.”
It was on October 1 when the technology giant announced the new tool, but said it would be continuing to take feedback from early users in its testing space Copilot Labs before it would be launched broadly.
If only your browser could see what I see… oh wait, Copilot Vision will be able to very soon 👀 pic.twitter.com/EtLGyMGPq3
— Microsoft Copilot (@MSFTCopilot) November 1, 2024
Just a few weeks later, the Microsoft Copilot team has taken to the X platform to tease its upcoming arrival, writing: “If only your browser could see what I see… oh wait, Copilot Vision will be able to very soon.”
How does Microsoft’s Copilot Vision work?
While it sounds slightly ominous to allow AI to take over your computer, the company says its sessions are entirely opt-in and ‘ephemeral.’
The content the tool engages with won’t be stored or used for training purposes, with the team writing in its initial introduction that “the moment you end your session, data is permanently discarded.”
It also won’t work on all websites, as boundaries have been put in place on the types of websites it can engage with. To begin with, only a limited list of popular websites will be accessible.
When using Copilot Vision, users simply have to select an icon that looks similar to a screen. A pop-up will then appear which will read: “You’re about to browse with Copilot Vision.
“Copilot will see what you see and respond to anything you ask aloud. Your conversations are kept private. To stop sharing your screen, exit Copilot Vision.” The privacy statement is then linked, along with the options of either ‘Continue’ or ‘Not now.’
While Microsoft have been quick to tease the feature’s rollout, it’s not yet known when this will take place.
Featured Image: Credit to Microsoft blog titled ‘An AI companion for everyone’
